When I was young, the best moment came when I was 10 and I got invited to the academy. I remember getting all this Ajax training gear and suddenly I was able to call myself an Ajax player. — Rafael van der Vaart Copy Share Image
But Tottenham is pure football and pure people... nice, warm people. That's why I like Tottenham. And everybody who comes to the stadium can… — Rafael van der Vaart Copy Share
I like to relax and watch TV and play with my little boy. I like to play some tennis as well. — Rafael van der Vaart Copy Share
My idol was always Romario. He was playing in Holland at the time and I loved him. His skills, technique, I loved him he… — Rafael van der Vaart Copy Share
I think it's important to know what you're going to do with the ball before it comes to you. So you're always thinking before… — Rafael van der Vaart Copy Share
When you put something on Instagram, the English people are always so positive. As a player, you need that. — Rafael van der Vaart Copy Share
I think you have to play your own game and sometimes people don't realise that the play-maker runs the most kilometres on the pitch! — Rafael van der Vaart Copy Share
I never had anything against Arsenal, but when I joined Spurs I tried to learn about the club's traditions and I soon found out… — Rafael van der Vaart Copy Share
The way I played, Tottenham was the best phase of my career. It's always a warm feeling when I think back. — Rafael van der Vaart Copy Share
If you start thinking about stats it can get too complicated and you just have to go out there and play your game. — Rafael van der Vaart Copy Share
It's really important that when you come to a club, you know the history. My dream was always Real Madrid or Barcelona, but for… — Rafael van der Vaart Copy Share
Every time I walked into White Hart Lane, I got goosebumps. I felt so privileged to play there, to make the people happy. — Rafael van der Vaart Copy Share
