Defence Quote by Emile Heskey

In the past, I played No. 10 and No. 9 sometimes when I had to help the team. I can play there and help…

— Marouane Fellaini

I've varied between playing a bit more forward in a No 10 position but I always kind of see myself as a No 8.

— Mason Mount

The archetypal No. 10 is a skillful player who is more interested in being in possession than tracking to get the ball back.

— Glenn Murray

I've always liked the No.10 position. You can get on the ball a lot more and attempt to dictate the play a lot more.

— Jesse Lingard

The No. 8 position is my favourite position. That's no secret.

— Mario Gotze

To play as a No. 10 in central attacking midfield is my best position.

— Thorgan Hazard

I was a No. 9 for so long and that's what I knew. And I think, me as an attacking midfielder, or any kind…

— Lindsey Horan

The No 10 position is my favourite role, and I'm a player who likes to play in between the lines and try and break…

— James Maddison

I always hear people say that they don't know my position and, to be honest, I don't know exactly, either. It's somewhere between the…

— Kai Havertz

So I'd rather have a defense that's successful where everyone's comfortable in their positions.

— Michael Strahan

Playing against 10 is harder than playing against 11 players. You know why? The team with 11 will think "ok, we can take it…

— Johan Cruijff

Of course, I enjoy assisting my team-mates because playing no.10 is the position you have to serve your team-mates.

— Bruno Fernandes