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 hand and when the ball comes to you to can make the pass straight away. — Rafael van der Vaart Copy Share Image
The play-maker is the most difficult position because you have to always know where everyone is on the pitch. — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
When your relationship is good, you can tell somebody the truth. — Rafael van der Vaart Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
