Jurgen Klopp Quotes

Growing up, John Terry was my obvious idol. I based my whole game on him.

Of course I watch videos of my father's goals from time to time, while I also receive a lot of advice from him, but what you see on the pitch is the result of my own hard work.

Rod Strickland has been influential. He gives me a lot of advice, good and bad games; he is someone I really look up to a lot.

In my career, Diego Maradona had the biggest influence on me.

Playing with Tom Watson, I grew up a little bit. Even if he didn't say something to you, even if he didn't give you advice, you have grown up just watching him. It was great.

I remember how inspiring it was to meet players like Bobby Charlton or Bryan Robson when I was a kid. I still remember Clive Allen showing up when I received a trophy for my Sunday league team.

I look up to people that are much older than me, so being a mentor is a full time job.

My father has been my role model. And I always looked up to him - be it his management philosophy or his approach towards life.

Zidane is a Real Madrid legend. He teaches us things in every training session - even just by playing with us.

Players like Rio Ferdinand and Patrick Vieira have supported me, and I just want to say thank you.

I never saw Pele, but I watched Maradona, for seven years I saw every game. He's not one of the best, he's the best.

To have the chance to work with a World Cup-winning coach is special, and not everybody gets that opportunity.

CR7 is a model to all footballers.

I still think about the first time I met Lennox Lewis, and he took the time out to talk to me, and he showed me different techniques. I'll never forget. Lennox was one of those guys that set the standard. He's a hard act to follow. But I love a challenge.

One of the reasons I wear No. 2 is because of him. Yeah, he was ultimate team guy. He was a winner. And just a good guy for a kid to look up to. And I always pretended to be Jeter.

Playing with Wayne Rooney was a dream come true. He's a legend and a role model to me.

I built a relationship and a rapport with Muhammad Ali, and I could never top that experience.

Sir Alex Ferguson sent me a letter wishing me good luck before my fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. He also sent me a United shirt, signed by all of the players. It was a really nice touch and typical of the man who has always made himself available to managers in this country whenever they've needed advice.

I am trying to do everything that Ribery did for Bayern because he is a guy I like so much. He is my friend, who gives me lots of advice.

When I was growing up, I always liked playing football, and my mum always took me to football games. I owe her a lot. She was my pillar. She was the biggest influence on me.

My dad has always been very helpful with good advice, and he still helps me. I call him after every single game, and he is very critical, if I am honest with you.

I sit next to Drogba in the dressing room. I listen all the time because he gives advice.

John Barnes was my idol growing up and he's the reason I've supported Liverpool. I play nothing like him, though!

I had dreamt of playing for Arsenal and Real Madrid, and those dreams came true. Maybe I can dream of winning the Ballon d'Or, and that can come true as well.

I enjoyed my time working with Mae Young; she was one of the coolest, most respected people that I ever met in the industry.