Centre Forward Quotes

I'm a centre forward, and that is my preferred position. But I'll play on the wing or in midfield, wherever the manager wants me to play.

I have always seen Drogba as the example to follow in terms of a centre-forward. He was strong and scored loads of goals, and he was a quality player.

There is no club in Europe that wouldn't want Van Persie at centre-forward.

Martin Skrtel is good at rattling the opposing centre-forward.

I think the No. 9 will always be in football. You need the proper No. 9s in football; that's my opinion.

I'd have to say Thierry Henry. From the ages of ten to 16, watching him in the Premier League was amazing and he scored all different types of goals - free-kicks, volleys, left foot, right foot. He was entertaining. He's probably the best centre-forward, I think, to play in the Premier League.

Niang is very good in front of the goal, and he's also a quick learner. He is a versatile striker who can play both as a centre forward and as a second striker.

The No. 9, a team's centre forward, is a number that means a lot and, God willing, I hope to inherit it some day.

We are trying to get away from those traditional centre, power forward type things.

I've always said it, and the whole football world knows that Cavani is a centre-forward and that he has proven his worth in that position. Having said that, Cavani has shown other characteristics that can help the team, like winning the ball back, helping out defensively.

I wasn't your average striker because I didn't play as an out-and-out centre-forward.

I've added to my abilities since moving to Bournemouth. You are always having to re-learn how to be a centre-forward as the game is moving forward.

Chelsea is a club I've always had a soft spot for as they have kept faith with playing a traditional strong and physical No. 9.

I'm a typical No 9: always in the box, strong, good in the air.

I never liked going to school and would sham and play football. I played in the centre forward position. If ever given a choice, I would love to represent Barcelona.

As a kid I always wanted to be a centre-forward. I wanted the buzz and thrill of scoring goals from an early age.

Part of my job leading the line for Watford is to occupy centre-halves - by that I mean those battles with Huth, say, to try to win headers when the ball is played forward. But I also look to bring centre-halves out of position to the flanks and make space for my team-mates in the middle.

Klopp helped me play my favourite position again - centre-forward.

In this system, I've always played in the position behind the striker. I also don't enjoy being classed as a striker - I don't see myself as one.

I want to become the ultimate centre forward. I want to be able to play on the left, on the right, and down the middle.

I'm happy to play as a centre forward or a second striker, like in the national team with Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani.

In Holland, I have got the buzz back playing as a centre-forward, which is where I perform best. Ajax always appealed to me from when I was young and they gave me a chance to play in the Champions League too.