Jermain Defoe quotes

Jermain Defoe is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker. Renowned for his goal-scoring ability, he enjoyed a lengthy career with clubs like Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, and Sunderland, as well as the England national team. He has inspired many young players with his professionalism and commitment on and off the field. Here are 33 of his quotes:

I've always been a religious person, and I try to think that every disappointment might just be a blessing in disguise. (Jermain Defoe)
I don't do chat-up lines. Girls often tell me I'm cheeky. Being cheeky seems to work OK for me. View quote
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I had to tell Dad, 'It will be okay and be positive; keep praying and have faith'. I have always known about cancer, but to be around someone who has it and to see what it does in such a short space of time was hard. It makes you think about your life, about what is important. View quote
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I've always been a religious person, and I try to think that every disappointment might just be a blessing in disguise. ... I pray every day. In the mornings and, before I go to bed. I think it's important to pray not just when things are going bad. View quote
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The best thing about football is that the rules are so simple. Anyone can play anywhere. View quote
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Before games, people ask whether I get nervous. To be honest, I don't get nervous, I just enjoy it. I am living the dream. When I was a kid I always wanted to play for my country and now I am here, I will enjoy it. View quote
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I don't know about anyone else, but if I had problems or issues maybe I wouldn't feel as comfortable talking about them in a group. View quote
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When you've something to fight for, you get the best out of yourself. View quote
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I scored in a World Cup and I want that buzz again. View quote
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I prefer not to fly, but sometimes it's unavoidable. View quote
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There is always going to be competition. When you play for a top club, you're going to attract top players. It's part and parcel of football. (Jermain Defoe)
When you play with good players, they will always create chances for the forwards to score. View quote
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I feel 21. I've looked after myself and take my football seriously. View quote
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You want to play in the best stadiums against the best players - your Real Madrid's and Barcelona's - you want to play those teams. View quote
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The role that I play as a lone striker, I enjoy it and particularly playing with great players. View quote
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I've got a Ferrari 430. It's black. I don't know what it cost but it wasn't cheap. I bought it because I was being a boy. It's fast and looks good. View quote
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For me, there's nothing that beats playing. When I'm not playing, I'll watch games on the television, watch stuff on You-Tube, everything. I just live for football, love watching great players. View quote
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I have a better understanding of my body now. ... Everyone wants to feel fresh in the game – there's no better feeling – so I just make sure I'm doing the right things and trying to tick every box: cryotherapy, massage, eating the right things. ... I think I've managed [to adopt veganism] successfully. ... I don't find anything hard to give up, as such, because I know the feeling scoring goals gives me. ... I just want to try to play as long as I can. So I do the stuff that will give me the best opportunity to perform and score goals. View quote
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If you're good to your body, your body's good to you. View quote
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I pray every day. In the mornings and, before I go to bed. I think it's important to pray not just when things are going bad. When things are going bad, it's easy to pray and ask God to help you out, but it's also important to pray when things are going well and show your appreciation. View quote
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I'm a forward, but I can't be the only forward at a club. Over the years, the clubs who've won titles have had several strikers. (Jermain Defoe)
I love scoring - even in training. View quote
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Going to a major tournament, having that buzz - it's hard to put into words. It's a dream to go there, and to play. It's the biggest thing you can achieve in your career, and to go again would be a dream. View quote
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When you get up in the morning and know you're doing something you love, feel fit and look after yourself, it's just a great thing to do. View quote
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I understand it's difficult but you've got to think about yourself, you know, and not just follow the crowd. View quote
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Jermain Defoe

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Occupation: English Athlete
Born: October 7, 1982
Quotes count: 33

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