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We will take a look at the most inspirational soccer quotes of all times. Players come and go in soccer but there are certain players who leave a lasting impression on you not only by their actions of the field but also their words of wisdom. Keeping that in mind lets take a look at some inspirational soccer quotes.
#10 Gary Neville
For sportsmen or women who want to be champions, the mind can be as important, if not more important, than any other part of the body."
A truly deep quote coming from the highly dependable but most under-rated member of Manchester Uniteds Class of '92. You need to believe in yourself and have the willpower to succeed if you want to make it as a soccer player and Nevilles story is the perfect example of self belief.
Gary wasnt the best right-back in the world. Hell, he wasnt even the best right-back in Manchester. But he had faith in his talents and was always consistent, which is why he survived at the top for so long.
#9 Sir Alex Ferguson
Ive never played for a draw in my life.
Who else could have said this than one of the most successful soccer managers that ever lived?
Sir Alex always went into a game to win it from his time as a young striker to his time as manager of Manchester United, where he built an immortal legacy. It was this winning attitude that gave Sir Alex the power to win 38 trophies as manager of the Red Devils.
#8 Frank Lampard
I didn't want to be the rebel who was bottom of the class, so I worked hard. They wanted me to stay on for A-Levels, but football came calling - that was my real love."
Simple yet motivating words from one of the worlds best midfielders. Lampard followed his heart and played the game he loved in spite of being a promising student.
Nothing is guaranteed in soccer and Lampard could have easily failed to make the mark but he had a burning desire to be the best.Today he is Chelseas all time top goalscorer and hes not even a striker!
#7 Pele
"I am constantly being asked about individuals. The only way to win is as a team. Football is not about one or two or three star players."
Three World Cup medals would make any player too big for his boots but not Pele. The Brazilian remained humble even after winning everything there is to win as a player and constantly stressed that it didnt take a hero to win a game of soccer, it took a team.
Players should keep this wonderful quote in mind and work as a unit instead of going solo.
#6 David Beckham
"There's room for boys' and girls' football in the world - that's what I believe"
To all the girls who think that soccer is not meant for them, just remember this line which was said by the poster boy of the game.
You dont have to be of a particular gender, cast or creed to play soccer. All you have to do is pick up a ball and do your thing.
#5 Lionel Messi
"In football as in watchmaking, talent and elegance mean nothing without rigour and precision.
Classy words coming from a man who creates magic everytime he gets a football at his feet. One must never forget the basics of soccer no matter how good a player they are.
#4 Alan Shearer
"Footballs not just about scoring goals - its about winning."
Extremely simple yet strong words coming from a man that seemed to score goals for fun. Every player is important in soccer from the defenders to the midfielders and not just the ones who score goals. Everyone who helps their team succeed on the pitch is a winner.
#3 Bobby Charlton
Some people tell me that we professional players are soccer slaves. Well, if this is slavery, give me a life sentence.
Amazing words said by one of the greatest strikers who ever graced the game. The Manchester United legend ate, drank and breathed soccer and always drew crowds to Old Trafford in his playing days.
A lot of people think that players and fans alike have a fanatical loyalty towards soccer and have no other life. Those people are wrong because to players football is their life.
If youre a soccer player, amateur or professional, and anyone tells you that your attachment to the game is dumb, just use this line on them and tell them it was uttered by a World Cup winner.
#2 Bob Paisley
If youre in the penalty area and dont know what to do with the ball, put it in the net and well discuss the options later.
Witty words coming from the most successful English manager of all time. Paisley, much like his mentor Shankly, always wanted his players to put in their best and never wanted them to falter for a single minute.
Liverpool won three European Cups under Paisley a record that stands even today.
#1 Bill Shankly
Some people believe football is a matter of life and death. Im very disappointed with that attitude. I can assure you it is much, much more important than that.
This is probably the most iconic soccer quote of all time and it should come as no surprise as it was uttered by one of greatest managers of the game. Shankly was a true perfectionist who put Liverpool FC above anything else and saw football as something much more than a game.
The legendary Scot transformed Liverpool from a second division team to one of the most successful and iconic clubs in the world. His legacy at Anfield will live on forever.
