Becoming Quote by Vincent Kompany

Part of the reason that I wanted to become a footballer was to help my family and friends financially so that was one of…

— Abdoulaye Doucoure

For me to become a professional footballer, determination was key, on and off the pitch.

— Michail Antonio

Being a footballer was about analysing performance, never being satisfied, seeing what lessons you can learn and who you can learn from.

— Alex Scott

I was determined to become a footballer, not only because I loved the game but so I could provide for my family.

— Naby Keita

I worked hard to be a professional footballer.

— Darren Fletcher

I was a pretty good soccer player, but it just wasn't for me. I thrive in the intensified atmosphere on a football field.

— Pat McAfee

If I wasn't a footballer, I don't know what I would have been. But that was through sheer determination, a good family and lots…

— Dion Dublin

I've always wanted to be a top footballer since I was young.

— Michael Owen

I thought I was great at football. For a long time I thought I could have been a professional if I'd wanted to.

— David Baddiel

My talent as a footballer was medium. But I had heart, a will to win, to work to overcome my limitations.

— Antonio Conte

I was always clear in my mind what I wanted to do. Becoming a footballer is a dream that is unattainable for most people.…

— Aymeric Laporte

My talent in playing football was not the highest but I was very hard-working, interested to learn and get better, and this focus made…

— Ralph Hasenhuttl