Action Quote by Becky Sauerbrunn

Central defenders have to always concentrate and be strong.

— Nicolas Otamendi

We have to entertain the supporters. It's not only about defending and 'don't concede.' Perhaps most managers focus on defence.

— Julian Nagelsmann

The defenders are just trying to make life more difficult for you and you have to turn it around and make things more difficult…

— Jozy Altidore

Defending is mostly about focus.

— Becky Sauerbrunn

Defending is not only done by the defenders, just as attacking is not only down to the forwards.

— Leonardo Bonucci

In my opinion, it is important to have a stable defence.

— Manuel Neuer

“You can be sure of succeeding in your attacks if you only attack places which are undefended.You can ensure the safety of your defence…

— Ralph D. Sawyer

Defending is easy. You just have to want to defend. It's not like defending is hard. It's just, like, more of an attitude.

— Tobin Heath

You always have to make defenders think as a striker.

— Chris Sutton

“You can ensure the safety of your defense if you only hold positions that cannot be attacked.”

— Sun Tzu

There has to be a very good balance between being aggressive and then being able to defend as well.

— Ashleigh Barty

Defenders are slippery beings, doing whatever they can to annoy you when the referee isn't looking.

— Chris Sutton