Developmental Quote by Pele

I spent my whole life as a soccer player and I've honed every skill, I continue to hone them, you can never be good…

— Tobin Heath

The cognitive development of the players is enormously important, as well as social competence and character values such as discipline and teamwork.

— Joachim Low

All kids have the dream of becoming a professional soccer player, but to become that you need so many things. You have to have…

— Raul

Great genetics are not necessarily a precursor for success in the game. Brazilian Legend Pelé has often said that soccer stars are not born.…

— Pele

Since a very young age, I've dreamt of being a professional soccer player, and from a psychological and mental aspect, I've tried to prepare…

— Radamel Falcao

Listen, I never expected to be a professional soccer player - never in a million years - because it just wasn't possible really. And…

— Owen Hargreaves

I have been playing soccer since I was about four years old. You always hope you can reach the top of the profession, that…

— James Rodriguez

My background playing soccer gave me a natural advantage over many of the American-born players.

— Hakeem Olajuwon

You need teamwork to achieve real success, and that attitude comes straight from soccer.

— Matt Bahr

The most direct path to achievement whether you're an entrepreneur, a company executive, or a pro soccer player is to be a great performer…

— Maynard Webb

A lot of players are naturally talented, but you also have to work to improve yourself.

— Niko Kovac

That's what you have to watch for in all young football players - can they meet that expectation with work ethic? That's one thing…

— Jerome Bettis