Jerome Boateng Professions : Athlete Browse All Authors Top 26 quotes by Jerome Boateng You need bad times to become a better and strong player. Jerome Boateng better you bad-times strong Sometimes you lose, sometimes you win, sometimes you are unlucky, but that's life. Jerome Boateng win you sometimes life I don't want to be criticised for wearing sunglasses in the sun. Jerome Boateng wearing sunglasses want sun When you have two daughters, you are complete. The whole day changes for you. It's a lot about them, how you act, how you feel, and when they were born; it's a completely new situation... Of course, sometimes you have to say, 'No, this isn't right.' But I always wanted to be a young father, and I am very proud of them. Jerome Boateng i-am day you father I know my own mistakes; I know when I have to do better. Jerome Boateng mistakes better know my-own You don't get anywhere without hard work. The earlier you understand that, the better. Jerome Boateng better you hard-work work When you get a little bit older, you're always trying to do something different from your siblings. Jerome Boateng your you always trying In Germany, young players are given more time, more patience. In England, they prefer to buy already-high-level players rather than spending some time building up a really talented young guy. Jerome Boateng some building time patience It was especially tough following my shoulder injury. I was able to play again after three months out, but it wasn't the same Boateng. I had the feeling I was in another body. Jerome Boateng feeling tough body play I have to open the game from my position. It's really important to play with the ball. Jerome Boateng game position important play Messi is so quick; he's so good. For me, he's the best player in the world. Jerome Boateng best good me world I like to play against strikers and think that, from my size alone, I'm more of a central defender. Jerome Boateng alone like think play I play where the coach puts me and try to help the team. Jerome Boateng try me team play Keeping up your concentration is one of the hardest tasks when you're a centre-back because a team like Bayern tend to dominate and can give you sense of false security. Jerome Boateng your you security team You mostly defend with your head, always reacting to the movement of opponents and teammates. I had to become more aware of that, play with much more consideration, the way you drive a car: you always need to look left, right, and the rear mirror to see what's going on around you. Jerome Boateng mirror look you car It's absolutely fine to be a bit more reactive and not chase after the ball at times. But you cannot be passive. Jerome Boateng ball more you fine Fatherhood has changed my whole life. Jerome Boateng fatherhood changed whole life I had injuries - even when I was younger, I had problems with my back. I had to grow up very fast. Jerome Boateng grow injuries problems back Jay-Z is one of the biggest stars in the world and such an icon. He was so down to earth. It was like talking to a friend. I have huge respect for how he handles everything. Jerome Boateng friend respect stars world I do feel my African side, but I've always wanted to play for Germany. Ghana did contact me, but I told them and my dad that I was sure I wanted to play for Germany. Jerome Boateng feel me dad play Similar Authors Brian Urlacher athlete Brendan Brazier athlete Bill Rodgers athlete Aimee Mullins athlete Ivana Trump athlete Adam Goucher athlete All Authors
