David Silva Quotes

Messi plays in Spain, we know he makes a difference, but if you've played against him then maybe you're aware of situations that can repeat on the pitch. But Messi is Messi, with his talent, he may send a spark with very little and make the difference. He is unpredictable.

Dembele is a great player.

Any one of Messi, Neymar, Xavi, or Suarez can take penalties; it doesn't matter.

The best player I ever played with is probably Cesc Fabregas. I only got to play with him for a year before he went back to Barcelona, but I learned so much from him - the way he knew what he was going to do with the ball before he got it and his passing - and he scored goals.

I had a poster of Iniesta. He seemed like a different player to me: elegant, special... a genius. I watched all the Barcelona games to see how they played and the geniuses, Iniesta and Messi. After, I tried to imitate them, but it was difficult.

Ronaldinho is another special player, probably amongst the most talented players I have worked with. At Barcelona, he was outstanding.

Even in training Paul Scholes proves he is one of the best midfielders about, and Michael Carrick as well.

I look up to many great players - principally attackers. The two Ronaldos, Romario and Rivaldo all play well.

I don't want to disrespect anyone, but it's clear that any team which has the chance to play with Messi, Suarez, and Neymar has devastating attacking power, which any coach would love at his disposal.

My overall favourite player would be Iniesta. For his final ball, obviously, his skill, and his ability.

I love watching Messi with the ball at his feet. He scores goals and everything else.

All players rolled into one: from defensive midfielder to attacking midfielder to attacker. I want to take the qualities from everyone. I'd like to get to the level where I have everything: Vieira, Deschamps, Zidane, Ronaldinho, Henry, Ronaldo. It wouldn't be bad, that.

Both Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic are classy players, top midfielders. They play for Real Madrid and Barcelona. That tells you everything.

To me, Messi, Neymar and Suarez are among the three best players in the world.

Messi and Ronaldinho were the two players who were my idols when I was young.

Messi is so quick; he's so good. For me, he's the best player in the world.

Coutinho is a friend and also a great player. He's got incredible passing ability; he knows how to put attackers in on goal.

Lionel Messi, without hesitation! I'd love to play with him and Xavi.

Messi is so good that he can win La Liga even with a mediocre team, which is not the case. Barca remain up top every year because of him.

I really admire Zinedine Zidane and Frank Lampard. They are really skilful, and I like the way they shoot from distance.

I've never met a player like Leo Messi.

Ronaldo is brilliant, Messi more my kind of player. He sees the game so clearly. He can score, create; he's the complete player - the best ever, probably.

I would like to play with Messi; it would be amazing. He is the best of the world, the one who makes more differences.

I know from playing against Mata that he's a great player.

I would love to have played with David Silva.