Adapting Quote by Fabinho

Firmino is a great player. He can play either side and has powerful contact with the ball in any position.

— Cafu

Firmino is the most decisive player because he comes to play between the lines and opens the spaces to his team-mates.

— Carlo Ancelotti

Firmino, we know he doesn't score that many goals, but he's the glue, he links it all together. His hold-up play is arguably one…

— Darren Bent

Mario Mandzukic works so hard for his team. He's not only a No. 9 but also runs behind the defenders and drops into midfield.

— Lothar Matthaus

I think a lot of people write off strikers like me, the true number 9 who hangs out at the top of the box.…

— Mario Gomez

It starts in the beginning - Roberto Firmino, for example, is like the first defender.

— Joel Matip

I really like the No. 9 position, but I also know that as a striker you have to score goals.

— Kai Havertz

I see myself as a mix between number six and number eight in central midfield - this is the best position for me, as…

— Ilkay Gundogan

Pukki has a bit of everything, which makes him a complete striker. He times his runs well, is very intelligent in his positioning, runs…

— Jorginho

I played with Romario. Sometimes you think he's sleeping, then in one split second he's scoring. It's a big quality. That means a lot…

— Ronald Koeman

On a tactical level the defensive midfielder in a 4-3-3 formation is just about the most demanding position there is.

— Sergio Busquets

Rafael Cordeiro is fundamental in my training.

— Fabricio Werdum