Landon Donovan quotes

Landon Donovan is an American soccer player widely regarded as one of the greatest in U.S. soccer history. His skill, vision, and leadership made him a standout in Major League Soccer and for the United States national team. He has inspired future generations and left a lasting legacy on the sport in America. Here are 11 of his quotes:

I miss driving to Goodison Park. I miss just the positive energy of the fans walking into the stadium and how much they care about that club and the team. And I miss the players a lot.

Landon Donovan

I genuinely want to do my best every day, and I genuinely want to enjoy life every day.

Landon Donovan

As a spectator, you get to watch everything, but I'd much rather be playing than watching. I'll have time to watch later in my career.

Landon Donovan

Skin cancer became personal to my family when my father was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma.

Landon Donovan

I've never met anybody who says they don't like the World Cup. If you're a soccer fan or not, everybody loves watching it, and I think it could be the same for other sports.

Landon Donovan

You got me: I do Pilates. I love Pilates because we do very specific training in soccer for the same six or seven muscles, but we neglect so many other muscles. So when I do Pilates, it helps get all the rest of the muscles in shape and gets them working together.

Landon Donovan

My guess is that if David Beckham wants Ronaldo's jersey, he's going to get it.

Landon Donovan

Fortunately for me, it's my most favorite drill, and that is finishing. However, from a young age, soccer players in this country are not taught how to properly finish, and I think you see that through the professional ranks, that we don't have that killer instinct of the forwards from other countries.

Landon Donovan

It's got to be harder in real life to win a World Cup. But depending on if you play World Class level on FIFA, it's going to be difficult to win in the video game, too.

Landon Donovan