Being successful Quote by Jerry Rice

Football has done so much for me, given me friends, family, given me life lessons that now I can use in the operating room…

— Myron Rolle

I played football for 19 years... Football gave me self-discipline, motivation and heart.

— Matt Mitrione

I gave a lot for football because I wanted to be as professional as possible.

— Mohamed Salah

Football helped me build confidence on and off the field and taught me to grow through moments of success and disappointment.

— Ali Krieger

I was able to turn my hobby into my profession, and I am thankful for that. But I have other interests beside football, and…

— Michael Ballack

Part of the reason that I wanted to become a footballer was to help my family and friends financially so that was one of…

— Abdoulaye Doucoure

Football helped me with confidence that I needed. It gave me a sense of independence and earning my own money and my own keep.…

— John David Washington

For me to become a professional footballer, determination was key, on and off the pitch.

— Michail Antonio

Through football, I have been given the opportunity to help others and make the lives of these children and their families better.

— Antonio Rudiger

Football helped me tremendously, and that's why I want the sport to stay because it's so valuable. It's helped me be a better physician…

— Myron Rolle

For me, I just want to be a role model, put a positive impact on the kids that are watching the sport, that want…

— Bubba Wallace

I was determined to become a footballer, not only because I loved the game but so I could provide for my family.

— Naby Keita