David Alaba Quotes

I don't think there's a position I couldn't play on this field.

I want to be an asset to the team who can bat or bowl in any position.

I pride myself on playing just about every position on the court.

What position didn't I play last season?

For me it's best to play midfield but if the team needs it, I can play anywhere.

I can play a lot of positions, but obviously I haven't had a lot of practice at those different positions.

I'm enjoying my position on the left wing because I think I'm affecting the game more in terms of goals and assists. But I'm happy to play wherever I'm told.

I want to go out and win football games, and I want the ball to be put in my hands.

I've always seen myself as a midfielder but wherever I'm being told to play in the middle or somewhere, I will always give my best.

I've been a versatile player since I started playing football.

My best position is in the middle, and if I am asked to play there, I can do it.

I feel like I am the best defensive player in the league.

Now Rubio, I like the way he plays. He's a very skilled player.

Even in high school, I was balanced. It's just that my run plays were dynamic.

I believe the NFL is a land of opportunity. As soon as you figure out you can find your little niche, you can find your role on an offense, in my position at receiver, I feel like you can develop an identity and go from there.

I'm busy working on every aspect of my game - defense, shooting, rebounding - but I really want to become a better overall team player. Help my teammates become better players out on the court in order to win more ball games.

I was born to play baseball.

The bottom line is that it's the NFL, and there's going to be competition wherever you go. That's the way I look at it. I've had competition in high school. I've had competition in college, and that's part of the game. That's part of how you improve as a quarterback.

You would not want me on your football team.

During my freshman year at Cornell, I joined my dorm's intramural football team. At the first practice, upper classmen pointed out I was tall, so I should try playing QB. Well half an hour later, it was abundantly clear that I should not be the QB.

I tried the broadcasting thing, the coaching thing, but I'll never replace the competitive feeling of being out on the field when we were players.

I don't think I would have made it as a cricketer.

I'd far rather talk about players. They are the people who make things happen.

I was not successful as a ball player, as it was a game of skill.

I'm used to performing under pressure, but that's playing football.