Football Quote by Michael Ballack

Obviously, everyone looks at whether we bring young footballers into the first team, that's one of the goals. But I wouldn't discard someone who…

— Per Mertesacker

I want to make an impact on young people's lives and be part of their future no matter what they do because I have…

— Per Mertesacker

I think in the future we need to look at our youth department to provide more players for the first team think it is…

— Arsene Wenger

Yes, we want young footballers to develop their skills, but we also want them to have a childhood and enjoy the game.

— David James

Any strengthening of the squad, in a League and Champions League which demands so much, is a good thing because you need many top…

— Eden Hazard

With good coaching, proper motivation and the right club structure with organic growth, you can achieve an awful lot in football.

— Gary Neville

I think, in football, you need to be competitive. You need quality. You need to be organised and to push.

— Unai Emery

As football gets more globalised, it's probably more important than ever to have one or two players in your team who have grown up…

— Gary Neville

Ultimately, good players need to play and they don't always at a young age in England.

— Graham Potter

I always give my best on the field, but I think modern footballers have a big opportunity to make a difference in peoples' lives.

— David Luiz

As professional footballers, we are in a fortunate position compared to much of society. I think it's important we keep this in mind and…

— Giorgio Chiellini

Football players value job security and stability as much anybody else.

— Adebayo Akinfenwa