Michael Ballack Quotes

I have met him a few times. What can I say - Maradona is one of the best players in football history.

It is great to play with a player like Eden Hazard. He is one of the best in the world, and I am very lucky to play with him.

Schweinsteiger has always been an important player for the national team.

As a kid, I looked up to Gazza, and to Wayne Rooney because he came through at Everton. Zidane has been one of my favourite players and I was always watching videos of him.

Lewandowski is a great player.

Some young players think that they want to be like Manuel Neuer.

Pogba has never stopped improving. He has everything to become a great player. If he keeps his head on his shoulders, he can make history.

Cristiano is a great player with incredible quality, and if he joins Madrid, then he will be welcomed.

Thomas Muller is an excellent player.

Neymar is a good player.

I always had much respect for Rudi Voller.

Harry Kane is one of the best strikers in the world.

Pogba is a great talent.

I remember seeing Eric Cantona play for Manchester United. The way he used to control games was special to watch.

Of course I would like to play with Cristiano Ronaldo - he is a great player.

Messi has the best technique in the world.

I'm one of the best players in the world in that No.10 position. Fans, coaches, players, and everyone knows that my best position is playmaker.

Football without Messi and Messi without football are not things that go together.

There's been a lot come through at Everton: Wayne Rooney, obviously, and lately, Victor Anichebe has made it, James Vaughan, and the likes of myself.

Klinsmann was the shining hero of the 2006 World Cup when Bayern took him on.

Generally speaking, I think that Frank Lampard is one of the best players in international football.

Everybody knows that Coutinho is a great footballer - here in England, they call him 'The Magician.' He made his decision to join Barcelona, but every time we meet and play for the Selecao, we have a good chat and maintain that friendship. He is an exceptional guy and one of the best friends football has given me.

We know that Pepe is a great player.

He is a legend - not just Africa and Chelsea but the whole world. Didier is a great player.

We know Neymar is a great player, you cannot argue about that.