I started my career as a No 9. I know how to play as a No 9.
Scholesy was a genius, absolute genius. He was a center-forward's dream, you could make a run and he'd put the ball perfectly in your path. Any footballer you ask will always tell you that Scholesy was one of the best players they've ever played with.
I think a lot of people write off strikers like me, the true number 9 who hangs out at the top of the box. I mean, even I wanted to be a player like Romario as a kid.
The problem with Chelsea is I lack a striker. I have Samuel Eto'o but he is 32 years old - maybe 35, who knows?
He's not just the best centre-forward in the British Isles, but the only one. (about Ian St John)
Given the choice between Higuain and Kane, I would still pick Pipita as my number nine, even if Kane is a top-class striker.
Of course I am happy to play in any of the attacking roles, but for me, where I can score the most goals is down the middle.
I think the No. 9 will always be in football. You need the proper No. 9s in football; that's my opinion.
Cristiano has a lot to his game - he is good in the air, his shooting is perfect, his left foot perfect, and he is more of a striker than a winger now, a No. 9.
It's different to play midfielder and striker or No. 10, but I enjoy all the positions I can play.
Striker Sandro Wagner is very strong, a true No. 9, who really made his mark playing with Germany in the Confederations Cup.
I like to play up front.
I am a typical No 9.
