Top 50 Clint Dempsey Quotes

If I feel compelled or feel that I really need to say something at a certain time, I’ll say it. But more do than not; I’m trying to lead by example.

I liked rap from a young age, from listening to MC Hammer and Vanilla Ice.

It’s just staying focused and working hard; that’s all I’ve ever done. I was fortunate enough that things worked out for me. It doesn’t happen all the time, but I don’t let bumps in the road throw me off course.

In college, I joined a team Bible study. God’s Word brought me peace and a desire for a relationship with Him.

For a number of years, I struggled and put distance between God and me. But He was faithful and patient and provided gradual healing and strength.

Family comes together when you deal with hard times because it’s the only way you know how to cope.

The players you really feel bad for are the younger players, who haven’t had a chance to experience playing in a World Cup.

The most important thing is making sure that we survive because Fulham deserves to be in the Premier League – it’s a great club with a lot of history.

It’s always kind of a weird thing when you come back from an injury, especially with your heart.

All-Star is something that’s exciting for the fans: it’s a way for the fans to see their favourite players all play at the same time.

You always want to play at the highest level possible and make the most of your career, and I felt like I did everything I could.

I remember, growing up, losing a sister, and – life is short. Make the most of your opportunities.

The moments that matter most are with your family, your friends. They are the realest moments.

In life, you’re going to have things that are going to come up against you. You can either let it get to you, or you can make something happen.

Saying you shouldn’t miss a beat is easier said than done.

The most important thing is qualifying for the World Cup.

I grew up and went from Nintendo to Super Nintendo to N64 to GameCube to Nintendo Wii to Xbox – I’ve always enjoyed playing games.

You always have to stay motivated and try to make the most of where you’re at.

I’m grateful to Fulham for allowing me to come back on loan, where it all kind of started for me in Europe.

I’ve always pushed myself hard.

Any point you can get is an important one.

I love soccer. That’s my passion. That’s what I make a living doing.

At certain times during your career, at different ages, you feel better than others.

When you see that your kids are proud of you, that they’re excited to wear your jersey and cheer you on, it doesn’t get better.

I like trying to be creative.

Just being in Europe was a grind.

It’s always difficult, when you have such a quick turnaround and a long flight, to try to get ready for a game so quickly.

My parents gave us all a chance to accomplish our goals,and I was blessed with that – I was lucky with that – and I learnt at a very young age that anything less than my best wasn’t acceptable.

When you come in with the national team, there’s an adjustment period. Sometimes you don’t have time to adjust.

If someone has your arms around you, I’m not going to sit there and be like, ‘OK, this is fine.’ I’m going to try to bust out of it and get in position to score a goal.

I didn’t get started until late. I didn’t get started until I was 20. I turned 21 in my first MLS season, in March. It’s always been a race against time, really, for me. It’s kind of my mentality, to make up for lost time.

There’s no extra significance on beating a certain player. It’s kind of like golf. You’re just out there playing, and whatever ends up happening ends up happening.

You go out and work hard and leave everything on the field. I think if you do that, you don’t have any regrets. You can go home and look at yourself in the mirror.

I like scoring against everybody.

I loved playing with friends and talking trash over ‘FIFA’ and ‘Mario Kart.’ Then, in the early stages of my professional career, I got into ‘Assassin’s Creed’ and ‘The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.’

My parents were crazy. They just wanted to do everything they could for their kids.

At the end of the day, everybody has the right to choose their own path in their career.

You don’t want to hit your peak until late in the season.

Every year is a roller coaster. I’ve enjoyed the struggle of having new coaches and having to prove myself over again. Being able to figure out ways to solve problems, to overcome obstacles – that’s been fun.

I’d rather be someone that’s underrated than overrated.

We didn’t have money put away in the bank for a college fund; soccer was our lottery ticket, our gamble.

I played three seasons when I was in MLS before I went to Europe, and every year, I was able to be selected for the All-Star, which was an honor.

I’ve always been a competitive person, wanted to be on the field.

I play to the best of my abilities and am thankful for the many opportunities and amazing success He has given me. Through it all, I want to do right, not make mistakes, and live a life that is pleasing to Him.

Now my faith in Christ is what gives me confidence for the future. I know that through both good times and bad, He is faithful and will watch over me.

It was frustrating when the managers would change; you’d go to the bench and try to work your way back into the team. But it makes you stronger.

I’ve always put pressure on myself to perform well.

I want to do something really special in my life.

There’s always room for quality players in a team. The trick as a manager is to figure out how to bring the best out of your team.

You always want to score as many goals as possible, but the most important thing is if the team does well.