Awareness Quote by Kasper Schmeichel

I believe the most important thing for the defender is to take the ball away from the opposing team, no matter what, and not…

— Giorgio Chiellini

Sometimes you can get sloppy and control the ball right at your feet, and that gives the defenders a chance.

— Raheem Sterling

As a winger, you want to get at defenders and make it hard for them. Instead of them going forwards, they have to defend…

— Victor Moses

Your No. 1 priority as a defender is to keep the ball out of the back of the net.

— Kelley O'Hara

As a defender that is something you like - to go out there and win the ball.

— Joel Matip

The key is developing your game in both directions: in the build-up, joining the attack at the right moment and also in defence. You…

— Philipp Lahm

Defending isn't just about tackling and heading, it's also about getting the ball down and playing - starting the attack from the back.

— Phil Jones

I'm a defender but I really enjoy to have the ball in all situations.

— Joel Matip

As a defender, it's really important to communicate with the players in front of you and next to you. It makes it easier for…

— Matthijs de Ligt

Positional play is good for training, but in games, to win matches, you need someone who can go past defenders and take chances.

— Ernesto Valverde

I do like to play and pass the ball. But first and foremost I see myself as a defender: blocking, tackling, heading.

— Harry Maguire

I get a lot of front ball in a position that, normally, the opponent's defense is making the move outwards, and our attackers are…

— Fabinho