Arjen Robben Quotes

Shearer could be at 100 per cent fitness, but not peak fitness.

Everyone here at Milan knows that my physical fitness is among the best in the squad; I always stand out in the tests.

If it's about working out and playing basketball, I'm one of the best in the world to do it - at least two years ago. But I'm still in a space where I can play.

I've always said given a chance, with me being 100 per cent and none of the niggling injuries I always seem to pick up now and then, that I can compete with anyone in the league who is challenging in my position.

If I'm not in the best condition, the best playing shape, I can't really do nothing for my team.

Fitness is the most important aspect in this sport. You've got to feel good.

I just want to be in the best shape I can be. Not to stand on that start line and say: 'Oh my God, I have this injury and that injury.' I just want to be able to go out and race.

The fact that I am as lean as I was in 2008, I'm stronger than I was in 2008 I think I have the potential to be as fast as I was.

I'm an evangelist for the idea of being ultrafit if you want to be the best of breed. Getting into world-class physical condition is one of the smartest moves you can make.

To be a striker you need to be in good shape.

I walk an 11-minute mile without huffing and puffing.

I am quite a physical chap - I think that's why my waist and physique are pretty much the same as when I was a kid, although my chest is a lot bigger.

I am very fit and by playing sweeper I can control the speed of the game.

As far as natural ability, I was always athletic.

I have always maintained a high level of fitness, and that is why I am still able to handle the demands of playing in the Premiership. People have always commented on my fitness, and it's something I pride myself on.

Football rewards the guys that are in great condition.

Even during a sprint, I can occasionally still accelerate. I am so fit that I can accelerate during a acceleration, like making a new start.

As a player, you want to play for your national team - if you're fit, you play; if you're not fit, you don't play.

I've always been in unbelievable shape.

In spring training, I just try to spread everything out so I can be 100 percent before the season starts. I don't want to start feeling like I don't get it once the season starts. I want to be 100 percent on Opening Day.

I'm more athletic than people think.

I've always been in good shape. I just sucked early in my career from a statistical perspective.

If I am at 100 percent fitness, I do not fear any competition for places in the first 11.

When I'm healthy and competing, I'm just a different type of player. That's the type of player everyone fell in love with.

I guess I have a reasonable physique for the sport I do.