David de Gea Quotes

The Olympics is about letting people believe in their own dreams.

I like to watch the best in every sport, so definitely like Tom Brady or Tiger Woods, his comeback story, or even Usain Bolt. I look up to those guys just because they're great.

I wanted to be a world champion.

As a modern-day role model, I'd have to go for Tiger Woods. I'm also a massive Sachin Tendulkar fan.

Successful people will always tell you you can do something. It's the people who have never accomplished anything who will always discourage you from trying to achieve excellent things.

I'm about being the best.

Tiger Woods makes me a better athlete.

Billy Konchellah with his World Championship titles, Paul Ereng with his Olympic gold and Wilson Kipketer with his World records are my role models.

I loved gymnastics. I was eager to compete. I was hungry to go out there and be the best in the world, and I had that determination.

I find ambition really attractive too - if someone's good at something they love doing. I want someone who is driven.

If there's any indirect way I can motivate or inspire Olympic athletes... that is one of the greatest honors. Even Natalie Coughlin saying that I inspired her. I'm so humbled by that. I think that's amazing.

For me, I pride myself on every aspect of the game.

Michael Jordan and Michael Phelps are the greatest to ever do what they did, and I'm not. But if you believe that you are, then you're almost as good as being that.

On behalf of all Americans, I would like to congratulate Michelle Smith on her dedication and determination which have made her a wonderful role model for all young athletes in Ireland and around the world.

I could be a world champion.

I want to win every game.

Hopefully I can be one of the best midfielders in the world. That's what drives me on: to try and achieve that and to try and go on and win many things.

Tiger Woods is the epitome of what people should try to be like in this country.

Those who know me well know that the World Cup is my goal.

The World University Games Gold medal was a great confidence booster for me. It highlighted my talents, my performance and dedication.

I truly consider sports stars as the real stars because they represent our country, which makes them really stand apart. I don't think I can be one of them, and I just find them extremely confident and self-made.

I love competing against the best.

I will try to show in every game that I am one of the best keepers in the world.

From someone who has won five Ballons d'Or you can learn a lot.

I love trying to be the best at anything and everything.