League Quotes by Rafael van der Vaart

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

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

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

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

When you put something on Instagram, the English people are always so positive. As a player, you need that.

— Rafael van der Vaart

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

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

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

When your relationship is good, you can tell somebody the truth.

— Rafael van der Vaart

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

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

Football is important but it's not the most important thing.

— Rafael van der Vaart