Welcome to a compilation of insightful and inspiring quotes by David Alaba, a professional footballer known for his exceptional skills and versatile gameplay. Hailing from Austria, Alaba has made a significant mark on the world of football through his remarkable performances for both club and country. With a career spanning across renowned clubs like Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, Alaba’s journey exemplifies dedication, perseverance, and a relentless pursuit of excellence on the field.
Throughout his career, David Alaba has not only showcased his prowess as a defender but has also demonstrated strong leadership qualities and a profound understanding of the game. His quotes reflect not only his passion for football but also his perspectives on success, teamwork, and personal growth. Whether it’s on the pitch or off it, Alaba’s words resonate with wisdom and motivation, inspiring both aspiring athletes and fans alike. Explore below for a collection of memorable quotes by David Alaba, each offering a glimpse into the mindset of a true footballing legend.
If you reach the Champions League semifinals three times in a row that speaks for itself. To win this competition isn’t easy. David Alaba
A move to England? I understand why a lot of players are moving there. It’s one of the best leagues in the world. But the same goes for the Bundesliga. David Alaba
It’s great when we score our first chance. David Alaba
Everybody who has ever played for Bayern knows how good this club is for its players. We are all grateful to be playing for Bayern. David Alaba
Fabregas is my role model. Technically, he can do everything, and he exudes calm. David Alaba
Could I stay at Bayern my entire career? I’m not the type of person who looks that far ahead. I am setting short-term goals instead. David Alaba
Everyone is beatable, many things are possible in football. We have often seen this. David Alaba
A final in Berlin is always something special. David Alaba
I feel very comfortable at Bayern Munich. David Alaba
The season lasts a long time, and we need not only a high-level squad but also a big squad. David Alaba
Munich is a great place for me. David Alaba
Playing for the national team, you are aware that a whole country wants you to succeed, but you mustn’t get side-tracked. David Alaba
I think Mr. Ancelotti is a coach who speaks to the players a lot, not only as a team but also with the individual player. He tries to talk to you and wants to make sure to explain to you what he wants you to do on the pitch. That’s important, and if you listen to it, you’re going to learn a lot. David Alaba
For me, games against Arsenal are always beautiful because in my childhood they were my favourite team. David Alaba
I know that in football everything can go very quickly. David Alaba
I think football is a game where people come together and football should bring everybody together, whether it is religion or skin colour or where you come from. We should be happy to enjoy that moment together, those 90 minutes where we can show love. Because I think football is love – and when love is not there, for what should we play? David Alaba
I have developed as a player but also as a human being. David Alaba
Look, I try to focus on the essentials, on the games. It is very good for me. David Alaba
My parents came a long time ago to Vienna, met in Vienna. Of course they had to go through a lot also, but we’re very happy to have our home in Vienna. David Alaba
It’s no secret that the expectations are very high here at Bayern. We are under pressure all the time. But we’ve often proved we can deal with it. David Alaba
Patrick Vieira was one of my favourite players. David Alaba
Music is a big thing in our family. I also have a feeling and an ear for it. It’s something we share in common. David Alaba
We want to make our dreams come true and the Champions League is a dream for all of us. David Alaba
I’ll play wherever I can help the team. David Alaba
We have a great squad at Bayern Munich and our German players are very important for us – we know their qualities and they are hungry for success. David Alaba
At the age of 16, when I had my first traning session with the first-team squad, I came into the cabin and there stood Ribery and he said: ‘Come here, sit down. Take the locker beside me.’ David Alaba
There are lots of brilliant free kick specialists in the world. But the technique of Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham fascinates me most of all. David Alaba
I’ve said it a few times over the years that I’m very happy in midfield. David Alaba
To be involved in the final is a dream for every single player, not only young ones. David Alaba
It’s clear I’m not the best singer and don’t have the best voice, but you can work a bit of magic in a studio. David Alaba
When you’ve been Arsenal fan as a kid you will be one your whole life in some way. David Alaba
Getting into the senior squad was an important step for me. I can learn a lot, not only on the pitch but also in everyday life. David Alaba
Every footballer wants to take part in a World Cup with his country. David Alaba
Winning the championship becomes more difficult every year. David Alaba
I have always said I am a player who looks for new challenges. David Alaba
I’m better on the pitch than with the microphone. David Alaba
Salah’s one of the best players in the world. He’s fast, but I’ve played against other fast players such as Mbappe. David Alaba
We try our best and we want to come out on the top at the end of the season. David Alaba
We want to win every game, that is typical for Bayern. David Alaba
Messi is not human with the ball. David Alaba
I want to be successful with the national team and Bayern. David Alaba
My sister is a singer, my father is a singer. David Alaba
I can imagine trying something else but I really feel very comfortable at Bayern. Every year there a new challenges and new objectives and the pressure will always be there. David Alaba
I used to spend hours on the laptop watching free kicks on YouTube – again and again. You obviously learn a thing or two. David Alaba
I think it’s obviously no secret that my buddy is Franck Ribery. David Alaba
Cristiano Ronaldo works very hard, day by day, hour by hour, for his success. David Alaba
You can be the better team and still lose. David Alaba
I grew up Seventh Day Adventist. David Alaba
I am aware that I can play in various positions. David Alaba
We are thankful for our support in the United States. David Alaba
Friends from Vienna visit me a lot, and when the weather’s bad we usually end up playing ‘FIFA.’ David Alaba
Faith means a lot to me. David Alaba
We don’t get tired of winning titles. On the contrary it’s a lot of fun. David Alaba
When you come home and dad’s making music, sister’s making music and my mum is also very musical – you can’t escape it. David Alaba
It’s every player’s goal to become one of the best. David Alaba
The ‘FIFA’ games are getting more and more realistic. You can see it from one year to the next. Whenever I play on the console I try to be influenced by my own experience. David Alaba
I love listening to hip-hop and going to concerts with Jerome Boateng; it’s my hobby. David Alaba
We are Bayern Munich and we don’t have to hide from any opponent! David Alaba
I started jogging with my dad when I was five years old. David Alaba
At home I have a mixing desk that I like playing around on. It’s great fun making music myself. And music has always been a very good counterbalance to football for me. It allows me to switch off and relax. David Alaba
I know from experience that it is crucial that I use my strengths. David Alaba
At Bayern, the bar is set very high, and we all know how to deal with it. We live with that amount of pressure every day, otherwise we wouldn’t be able to maintain our level of performances. David Alaba
I know the Premier League very well because I followed it a lot when I was younger. David Alaba
When we talk about racists, first, racists still exist on this earth. They’re in Europe and in Austria and Germany where we play, in Italy. I’ve heard a lot of things and also have my own experience with that. We don’t have space for this, especially in football, but also just on the Earth. David Alaba
I try to help the team. David Alaba
I played No10 for Austria. David Alaba
I’ve improved a lot in every part of the game. David Alaba
It’s not easy to create chances or a game when you’re just receiving long balls. David Alaba