Never Quote by Philipp Lahm

I started out as a defender. I played as a full-back, and then I moved into the centre. I played defence right the way…

— Roberto Firmino

I know, personally, people said a lot about what kind of defender I was. So I wanted to get better at it.

— Damian Lillard

I'm lucky to have played two different positions. But of course the experience I gained as a full back - knowledge of defending, and…

— Philipp Lahm

I always liked to go past defenders. It is a great way to play. When I can do it, I try it. The fans…

— Joao Felix

When I first arrived at Chelsea, I was a striker but then moved to midfield for a couple of seasons. Then, when I was…

— Reece James

When I left Spurs I was one of the best defenders in the world and had done so much for such a long time…

— Sol Campbell

I played central defender for the most part when I started playing football, either central defence or right-back.

— Bruno Fernandes

I love playing defensive end. It's the position I played in high school.

— Carl Nassib

I've always played left-back and I'm an established defender so that is the focus for me in games.

— Patrick van Aanholt

I wasn't a natural defender. I was a striker as a kid. I have learned a lot but there is more to learn, of…

— Micah Richards

When I was younger, I played as a right-back. I also played as a central defender, but I realised that I could dominate the…

— Roberto Firmino

I only became a defender quite late in my own development, and it took a lot of patience.

— Aaron Wan-Bissaka