Marouane Fellaini Quotes

I just say I'd like to be an attacking midfielder.

Defensive midfielder is my position and I have to be focused on that role.

I'm usually a No. 10, and the thing I most enjoy is helping my team-mates and creating goal-scoring chances for them.

The No.10 position is my favourite role.

I'm not really a defensive midfielder.

If I don't get the service or if I don't the ball in the box, where I want it, I start drifting into midfield. I go and look for the ball. I try to be important for the team in other areas.

I am a midfielder who is mainly involved in the defensive phases, even if I also like to help build moves - I would say that my foremost quality is my generosity.

The role that I play as a lone striker, I enjoy it and particularly playing with great players.

When I go into games as a forward, my job is really clear, and I just have to execute. But as a midfielder, you get to sort of enjoy the game more, and you get to feel the game and dictate the play.

I am enjoying playing as a full back, and I would like to continue in this position.

I'm not a left midfielder. I hate that position, I don't like it.

I like playing just outside of my own penalty box, the player who receives the ball and organises the game.

I feel comfortable in the playmaker role, but I can play on the left, on the right, and even pivot.

I have always been a midfielder, and I remain a midfielder.

I am more of a support striker.

I'd like to think I'm an attacking creative midfielder who can assist with goals.

I prefer to play in midfield, whether that is attacking midfield or defensive midfield.

I haven't played a lot as a centre-back, but in those games, I feel like I did well.

When I play in central midfield, that's my favourite position.

It is very important as a midfielder to score.

I would love to see myself as versatile - I think that's important as a player - but I think, realistically, I feel like kind of how the team sees me is probably more set in stone as a center-back defender, which is totally fine.

I think that by playing centre midfield in the middle of the park, I'm doing something which comes naturally to me.

The most important thing is to be a midfielder first, not scoring goals. You have to make the game, make an assist for the team, and if you can score, it's a plus for the team.

I'd say I am a fly half. As regards being 12 for England, I've not tried to play any different. I guess I've been like another 10. Obviously, you do some things differently, and you might not have your hands on the ball as much - but you're still in the game and constantly communicating.

I'm never going to be seen as an attacking midfielder who's going to dribble past anyone, create untold chances, and score lots of goals, but going forward is something I've always enjoyed doing.