Phil Jones Quotes

Mario Balotelli is undoubtedly the greatest talent of Italian football.

I know I'm not a Lionel Messi or a Cristiano Ronaldo.

Matthaus is a legend of the German game and he can say whatever he wants.

Pele was the most complete player I've ever seen.

I had the chance to play with Alan Shearer to join the list of class players I'd played with at a young age at Leeds - the Vidukas, Smiths, Kewells, and Woodgates.

Ronaldinho is the biggest idol in football for me. I like him a lot.

For me, David Beckham will always be a legend... everything David represents for soccer, as an example to children, is reserved for very few people.

With Ronaldo being one of the greats, probably one of the best players ever, it's going to be an honour to hopefully play against him.

Those who know Neymar know his great quality and how special he is. And I insist again, we have to take care of players like that; they illuminate football. It's players like him that make football have any sense.

Thomas Muller is an excellent player.

I respect what Gary Neville achieved as a player. He was brilliant at Manchester United and hats off to him.

Lionel Messi is on a different planet to anyone.

I'm not David Beckham. I don't compare myself to such a legend.

People like Paul Scholes were in my way at United - what are you going to do with that? You just look at him as an idol. I have watched him since I was a little kid. I couldn't have had a much better teacher.

Having caught up with a myth like Sivori is something I will treasure forever. I am proud. He used to entertain and bamboozle defenders with his exceptional technique.

Messi is not human with the ball.

You know, I'd actually say Lionel Messi. He's so remarkable, watching him play he's probably still undervalued. When you're scoring five goals in one Champions League match, there's no value that's too high.

Neymar is undoubtedly the best player in Brazil. He deserves to play in the best team in the world; next to the best player in the world, Messi.He is a very good player with great quality and a great future.I have no doubt. For me, Neymar is a genius.

If you're speaking of a fantasy player, then it has to be Leo Messi as he's so unpredictable. He's an absolute genius.

I can't believe anyone can have played the game of football as well as Messi.

Best player? For me, it's Paul Scholes. He'll do ridiculous things in training like say, “You see that tree over there?” - it'll be 40 yards away - “I'm going to hit it”. And he'll do it. Everyone at the club considers him the best.

It's only natural to want to select your best players and there is no doubt for me that Paul Scholes is still in a class of his own. He's almost untouchable in what he does. I never tire of watching him play.

Messi is a genius. He has everything. When I watch him, I see a player who is very, very skilful, very clever and his left foot is like Diego Maradona's.

In the '80s, before I was born, my dad played in the old Soviet Top League in our home country of Armenia. He was a small but very quick striker. 'Soviet Soldier' magazine actually honoured him with its 'Knight of Attack' award in 1984.

Messi is the great player of this generation, like there were great players in other generations.