To be a striker you need to be in good shape.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Heading is still a vital part of being a striker, and it isn't about being the biggest player. Heading the ball is about timing, so work on that in training.
I am a striker, but I love playing wide.
My back to the goal, physically fighting off defenders, trying to bang my goals in, every week I have to do the business for this club. That's the life of a striker.
I've always been working hard on my speed for the last few years. Obviously I'm not slow, but as a striker, the more speed you have, the better you are.
With good coaching, proper motivation and the right club structure with organic growth, you can achieve an awful lot in football.
In the end, you need to be a little masochistic to be a goalkeeper. A masochist and egocentric as well.
As a goalkeeper you need to be good at organising the people in front of you and motivating them. You need to see what's going on and react to the threats. Just like a good manager in business.
A football player at any level must set goals.
As a footballer, you always want to test yourself against the best.
I just want to be as successful as I can in football.
No opposing quotes found.