Game Quote by Chris Smalling

In the centre, you play more with your back to the opponent's goal and have to move into the gaps.

— Thomas Muller

It is an important part of the role of a centre-back to focus on building up the game and initiating moves.

— Per Mertesacker

If I have to play at center back, I'll do it without any problems.

— Sergio Ramos

I know if I'm playing centre-back, there are certain places where you don't give your full-back the ball - because I've been the full-back!

— Joe Gomez

Challenging for headers in the air is part of the nature of the job when you play at centre-back. You can never be fearful…

— Alex Greenwood

I like the challenge, week in, week out, of trying to play good, consistent footy.

— Sonny Bill Williams

As a player I like new challenges.

— Joao Cancelo

Centre-back is my best position. I think everyone is aware of that.

— Jamie Carragher

For me it's a great challenge to play against the best.

— Keylor Navas

That's the challenge you take as a player, coach, whatever... executive... that you're gonna have to perform at a high level, whether that's by…

— Mike D'Antoni

It's all about if the club likes to go into the challenge the way I like to challenge.

— David Wagner

I don't consider myself the third centre-back. I have to give my all and then it is the coach who will decide.

— Pepe