The idea of my parents was to keep us away from the streets. Gelsenkirchen is not a rich city. The crime is… — Ilkay Gundogan Copy Share Image
You can't defend against Thomas Muller, it's extremely difficult for defenders. As an opposing player, you never know what he's going to… — Ilkay Gundogan Copy Share Image
The Champions League is maybe the most prestigious competition in the game and if you don't win it, as much as we… — Ilkay Gundogan Champions Copy Share Image
Pep has so much charisma that always makes you give more than 100 per cent, not only in matches, but in training… — Ilkay Gundogan Charisma Copy Share Image
I liked to watch Kaka very, very much. The way he played with tremendous pace with the ball at his feet, he… — Ilkay Gundogan Eyes Copy Share Image
Coach education in Germany is actually very good, but I do not understand why many coaches do not have the guts to… — Ilkay Gundogan Coach Copy Share Image
When it comes to the game they both focus on different things. Pep is maybe more about positions, dominating the ball while… — Ilkay Gundogan Focus Copy Share Image
In a team like Manchester City, Arsenal, and other big clubs, it's quite difficult just to have the same 11 players starting… — Ilkay Gundogan Copy Share Image
I am still a big fan of Jogi Low, and not just in terms of the sporting side of things. This applies… — Ilkay Gundogan Copy Share Image
You cannot just win every single game by three, four or five goals and then when you come into the last 16… — Ilkay Gundogan Football Copy Share Image
I like to have the ball, to have possession and to play passes, to create chances for my team-mates. I think that… — Ilkay Gundogan Copy Share Image
It's important in sport and life, if you do something with confidence you always do it better. That's the same in football… — Ilkay Gundogan Copy Share Image
The Champions League is, in terms of club football, the most prestigious one. And if you don't win it you will never… — Ilkay Gundogan Champions Copy Share Image
I see myself as a mix between number six and number eight in central midfield - this is the best position for… — Ilkay Gundogan Copy Share Image
I would be absolutely delighted if I were to have a career similar to that of Schweinsteiger, both at club and international… — Ilkay Gundogan Career Copy Share Image
I wanted to leave Dortmund in Dortmund and not think about spending time with Jurgen when I chose a new club. That… — Ilkay Gundogan Football Copy Share Image
If we lose and someone is better than us then we accept it. Handshake after the game and well done and focus… — Ilkay Gundogan Copy Share Image
When I am 32, 33 and I realise that I can't keep my level or it is dropping, it will be a… — Ilkay Gundogan Football Copy Share Image
Everyone has his or her own opinion and I always welcome criticism. That's why we have freedom of expression and that's also… — Ilkay Gundogan Criticism Copy Share Image
Pep's arrival at City was the biggest factor in me coming here. Every player wants to works with him. If you ask… — Ilkay Gundogan Copy Share Image
