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 don't do chat-up lines. Girls often tell me I'm cheeky. Being cheeky seems to work OK for me.

Jermain Defoe

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.

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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.

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The best thing about football is that the rules are so simple. Anyone can play anywhere.

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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.

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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.

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When you've something to fight for, you get the best out of yourself.

Jermain Defoe

I scored in a World Cup and I want that buzz again.

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I prefer not to fly, but sometimes it's unavoidable.

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When you play with good players, they will always create chances for the forwards to score.

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I feel 21. I've looked after myself and take my football seriously.

Jermain Defoe

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.

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The role that I play as a lone striker, I enjoy it and particularly playing with great players.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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If you're good to your body, your body's good to you.

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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.

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I love scoring - even in training.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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