Career Quotes by Michael Ballack

When I see Mario Gotze, his development does not go in the right direction. He has outstanding qualities, but he has not reached his…

— Michael Ballack

I think if you play for Chelsea you have to deal with the pressure, everybody knows the expectations.

— Michael Ballack

I was able to turn my hobby into my profession, and I am thankful for that. But I have other interests beside football, and…

— Michael Ballack

I played in the Champions League constantly for 12 or 13 years in my career, and I reached only two finals. I know how…

— Michael Ballack

I played at the highest level throughout my career and I'm happy about that.

— Michael Ballack

Things aren't always full of sunshine, there has to be friction at times as well.

— Michael Ballack

Mario Gotze is a great player, but one of my favourites is Marco Reus, who is a fantastic player, and one of the very…

— Michael Ballack

Chelsea is an ambitious club and it will always be possible that a coach and the players are competitive at the highest level.

— Michael Ballack

We will give everything for the FA Cup, Champions League and Premier League.

— Michael Ballack

A leader on the pitch is someone who can turn a game in the right direction, he isn't someone who has a go at…

— Michael Ballack

A player can't request on what position he wants to play, and it is the same with the captaincy. One should respect this, there…

— Michael Ballack

I had a great career. But not to win a big international title is also part of my career.

— Michael Ballack

The coach is the first person who is under pressure but when a new manager comes you should give him time.

— Michael Ballack

Sure, Mourinho was obviously crucial for my move to Chelsea.

— Michael Ballack

Mesut is an amazing player.

— Michael Ballack