Dries Mertens Quotes

Most people only remember Maradona for the bad parts now. But he was a genius, someone who lifted us and himself up to the level of the gods.

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

Maradona, I think, is not a football player but he's something different. He was unbelievable.

In football, the hero and legend status is given out far too easily for me.

There would be no debate about who was the best footballer the world had ever seen - me or Pele. Everyone would say me.

I know I'm going to be remembered for football. That's why I work so hard at it.

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.

Thierry Henry, without a doubt - he's an absolute legend.

Maradona was absolutely the best player I ever played with.

Kaka, he made history with Milan and if he is loved so much it means he did well.

I wish Kylian to have the same career as Thierry Henry.

I always idolized Zidane.

Maradona is Maradona, that's indisputable, but he doesn't play anymore. He stopped playing a long time ago.

I met Pele once. I am not often nervous but in this moment I was shaking. He's a wonderful person.

George Best was the greatest player in the world.

I want to be remembered for my football and the pleasure I gave people.

Maradona, yes! Diego was very fast, with good skills and brilliant dribbling. Many players are fast but cannot control the ball, but he was amazing.

Ronaldinho - he was one of my idols.

The world's best when I was growing up was Pele and he would have been a great player now, too, but Messi surpasses him.

I have great respect for him. Sir Alex has won many trophies and is the most important manager in the world.

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.

Patrick Vieira was one of my favourite players.

Football will never see another Alessandro Del Piero.

I know Schweinsteiger very well, and I used to play with him. He's a very good guy and a legend.

I've seen comparisons between myself and Bobby Moore. It's nice to be told there are similarities, but nobody will come close to him - what a player, what a man!