Defender Quote by Becky Sauerbrunn

I'd say I'm a front foot defender; I never hesitate to go in for a challenge. You have to get one over your opponent…

— Millie Bright

I'm really trying to work on my defensive positioning.

— DeAndre Yedlin

If you have got pace and awareness of where you want the ball and where you want to go yourself, you are getting in…

— Kasper Schmeichel

I am a defender, but I can play the ball. I have a good technique.

— Toby Alderweireld

Being a midfielder, I need to get up and down, whether it's to get back and defend or get away from my opposite number.…

— Aaron Ramsey

I'm a defender. I'm there to defend.

— Ruben Dias

If a defender hits you and you stay down he might think he's got the better of you, so to get up and keep…

— Daniel James

Overtaking is one thing. That is an art. But defending as well. You should be able to defend your position.

— Max Verstappen

Defending isn't just about tackling and heading, it's also about getting the ball down and playing - starting the attack from the back.

— Phil Jones

I don't just play along the ground. I practice hitting the ball big, and when needed, I use it.

— Babar Azam

When I play a back three and I'm a wing-back, I'm a lot higher. I have more freedom to roam and do what I…

— Reece James

With a lot of defenders, if I go up for a header, the defender will usually go up too.

— Andy Carroll