Football Hero Quotes

People like Paul Scholes were in my way at United - what are you going to do with that? You just look at him as an idol. I have watched him since I was a little kid. I couldn't have had a much better teacher.

When I started as a pro at United, I played alongside Bryan Robson in the A-team and later in the senior side. With Bryan, it didn't matter what level we were playing or which one of his team-mates got kicked. Within five minutes, you could guarantee that the opponent in question would be in a heap on the floor, courtesy of Bryan.

One of my goals is to be Defensive Player of the Year. One of my goals is to be Rookie of the Year. And one of my long-term goals is to be walking across that stage with a jacket on and a nice little patch on it that says 'Hall of Fame.'

No one will ever say Dwight Clark was selfish.

Ronaldinho is the biggest idol in football for me. I like him a lot.

My first hero to wear the number 10 shirt was Ronaldinho.

Without a doubt, one of the toughest football players to ever play the game is Tom Brady.

Kenny Dalglish is a hero of mine and is the best player to ever wear a red shirt.

I wanted to be Ronaldinho. I studied him a lot. He was my hero.

I would love to have played with David Silva.

I gave my jersey to Mourinho because he’s the best coach in the world and I love him like a father.

Paul Scholes is my favourite player. He epitomises the spirit of Manchester United and everything that is good about football.

RIP Sir Alfredo Di Stefano. I will never forget each of the shared moments with such a football legend.

I regard Buffon as one of the best goalkeepers in the history of football. He is a legend for me, a fantastic man, and an excellent goalkeeper.

Obviously, Thierry Henry is someone I have looked up to ever since I started playing football.

I'm a fan of how Zinedine Zidane ended his career, right after a World Cup.

When I started supporting Man United, Dwight Yorke and Andy Cole were my heroes growing up.

I think Charlie George was one of Arsenal's all time great players. A lot of people might not agree with that, but I personally do

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

CR7 is a model to all footballers.

Steven Gerrard was someone I looked up to massively. I'd always try to copy him, right down to the boots he was wearing. It was his attitude on the pitch that stood out - you could really see how much he hated losing.

Messi owes something to Argentina. He knows that.

The players who played for Milan when I was a child are legends for what they've won and given to football. Then, when I got bigger, Nesta became my idol and I went on to become a defender.

Every young kid growing up playing football dreams of playing in those big famous stadiums.

I don't think Pele was the ultimate hero for our generation, he is the ultimate hero of every generation of Brazilians.