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Myself Quote by Mousa Dembele

“For me, in the past, scoring has not always been the most important thing. My priorities have been to play well, to be important for the team. After that, I've always told myself that if I score, then that's just okay.” quote by Mousa Dembele
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“For me, in the past, scoring has not always been the most important thing. My priorities have been to play well, to be important for the team. After that, I've always told myself that if I score, then that's just okay.”

Mousa Dembele

About This Quote

Source Interview: Post‑match press conference, 2022

Prioritizing teamwork and overall play over personal scoring leads to lasting impact and satisfaction.

In simple terms: Team success matters more than personal goals.

Key Takeaway

Focus on contributing to the team first.

Themes

teamwork humility performance goals leadership

Mood

motivational reflective

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • team meetings
  • training drills
  • match strategy sessions
  • coach feedback

Key Concepts

role of a player collective success personal ambition

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance personal ambition with team needs?
  • When should you shift focus to scoring?
A Different Perspective

Scoring can still be crucial in certain tactical contexts.

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