My dad loved Deco as a player. He started calling me Deco as a nickname around the house. — Naby Keita Copy Share Image
My only focus is on our games and my performances - they are the most important things. — Naby Keita Focus Copy Share Image
Nothing is easy in football; it's just about the business of working hard. — Naby Keita Business Copy Share Image
Since I signed for Liverpool, my dad has spoken to me a lot about how much he loved them. — Naby Keita Dad Copy Share Image
As a kid, we used to play wearing a Liverpool shirt in the streets. — Naby Keita Football Copy Share Image
I was determined to become a footballer, not only because I loved the game but so I could provide for my family. — Naby Keita Copy Share Image
It's been a dream of mine since I was a young boy. Even back then, I had decided that one day I… — Naby Keita Copy Share Image
I'm someone who likes to respond to a challenge. I never give up or stop trying, even if things were a little… — Naby Keita Beginning Copy Share Image
I've been told by many people that a lot of overseas players come into the Premier League, and they take time to… — Naby Keita Copy Share Image
I'm the kind of person who thinks that if I score eight goals in one season, my objective must be to score… — Naby Keita Football Copy Share Image
I will always be thankful for the education I had at Salzburg. I needed to learn about the tactics of football, how… — Naby Keita Education Copy Share Image
My long-term aim has always been to play football at the highest level I possibly could for a big club. When that… — Naby Keita Copy Share Image
When I was young, I didn't know a lot about Liverpool, but when I was coming here, my father told me about… — Naby Keita Copy Share Image
My father is a huge fan! As far back as I can remember, he has been talking about them. Before I even… — Naby Keita Copy Share Image
Firstly, before every game, I always speak with my mum. She really encourages me a lot. Then, once I'm out on the… — Naby Keita Copy Share Image
When I used to play against Bayern, Xabi Alonso always used to give me a really hard time. He was so experienced...… — Naby Keita Football Copy Share Image
When I was young, I told my parents, 'I promise you I'm going to play in the Champions League, and for my… — Naby Keita Football Copy Share Image
I wanted to be Deco, Titi Camara, or Pascal Feindouno when I was young, and now there are kids with my name… — Naby Keita Copy Share Image
As kids, we played on the streets without shoes, and the game didn't stop for oncoming traffic. — Naby Keita Game Copy Share Image
I think, as a midfielder, you need to have that aggression as part of your game. — Naby Keita Aggression Copy Share Image
Sadio was so important for me when I started at Salzburg, and this is why I say he is my big brother. — Naby Keita Copy Share Image
I have a huge desire to win. That is why I am aggressive in a positive sense on the field. — Naby Keita Copy Share Image
My first mind-set when I am out on the field is to defend well and not concede. — Naby Keita Copy Share Image
