Strikers Quotes by Jermain Defoe

When you've something to fight for, you get the best out of yourself.

— Jermain Defoe

The key for me is movement. When the ball comes into the box, or when the wide players get it, that's where I have…

— Jermain Defoe

I am doing my job and trying to win a game for my team. I shouldn't be getting racially abused; it's silly.

— Jermain Defoe

I scored in a World Cup and I want that buzz again.

— Jermain Defoe

When you are young, nothing is more important than football, but as you get older, you get married, have kids and lose people. Then…

— Jermain Defoe

I prefer not to fly, but sometimes it's unavoidable.

— Jermain Defoe

I've got a Ferrari 430. It's black. I don't know what it cost but it wasn't cheap. I bought it because I was being…

— Jermain Defoe

If I ever score against Spurs, I won't celebrate. Even if it's the best goal in the world, I'll keep it subdued. It's a…

— Jermain Defoe

For me, there's nothing that beats playing. When I'm not playing, I'll watch games on the television, watch stuff on You Tube, everything. I…

— Jermain Defoe

I don't go out drinking and stuff like that. My friends say 'Just have one drink, JD.' I say 'What's the point?' I'll go…

— Jermain Defoe

When you play with good players, they will always create chances for the forwards to score.

— Jermain Defoe

To win a major tournament you have to face the top teams at some point, but if you avoid those at the beginning then…

— Jermain Defoe

I feel 21. I've looked after myself and take my football seriously.

— Jermain Defoe

It doesn't matter who you are, football's a business. At some stage you're going to have to leave a football club; that's just normal.

— Jermain Defoe

I don't do chat-up lines. Girls often tell me I'm cheeky. Being cheeky seems to work OK for me.

— Jermain Defoe