Top 55 Hulk Quotes

At the time I was in Japan I was left to choose between Porto and Atletico Madrid but I preferred Porto because I thought it would be easier to adapt.

There is not one style in particular that suits me. I think that every formation has its pros and cons. It’s crucial to have a coach who understands your strengths and weaknesses. Obviously, I prefer to play up front, close to the opponents. That way I can make use of my strengths in one-on-one situations.

It is special to win any game, regardless of the opponent.

My dad has always been my idol.

I will always continue to work hard and keep my feet on the ground, regardless of whether I stay at Porto.

Losing 7-1 at home is a shameful thing.

I have a lot of affection for Porto but who would not want to play for Barcelona with the quality they have?

Who would not like to be a champion?

I went out of Brazil very early, so the people in Brazil didn’t know me well. So they didn’t support me so much. I was never intimidated by this because I always knew that I had to go to the field and do my job.

At a World Cup it’s hard to look much further than the traditional big-name teams: history backs that up.

My future is in the hands of God.

I respect footballers of any skin colour and any sexual orientation.

I’m just thankful for my parents blessing me with good genes, I guess.

I ask God to bless me and I keep writing this beautiful story in football.

I like English football, Spanish football, Italian football. I like all of them.

I am a player that always tries to help out as much as possible.

I have to keep working towards my dream and try to do my best.

Racism can happen anywhere, in everyday life as well, but it’s always very sad, it shouldn’t happen.

I hope to win the Confederations Cup.

At Porto, I play out wide, on the right, with two other attackers. But I can play in any position in the attack, I have even played in the middle before.

We never know what is going to happen tomorrow.

There is always speculation about me and Palmeiras, precisely because of the affection I have for the team and I have made it clear I identify with Palmeiras.

The Selecao squad have always been a great bunch, ever since I was first called up.

Those fans who abuse people of a different colour or gays just do not think at all.

I would say that I am a professional who always gives his utmost to be the best in what he does.

I’m very professional, I would play in any club. If I go to Brazil, being Palmeiras or any other team, I will make sure I give my best.

Winning the World Cup was a dream of all Brazilians.

Japanese players have good football qualities and Urawa Red Diamonds is one of the greatest Japanese teams.

There are some players who lacked respect for me. There were some things said in public that should not have been said, not in interviews.

I love St Petersburg, Zenit and the fans.

To play for the Selecao would be a dream.

I know Pereira well. He’s a very good coach who is ambitious.

Felipao gives me total freedom to play to the best of my abilities.

After three years in Japan there were some options to play in Europe, but I chose Porto because when I was 15 I went to their stadium once and said to myself, ‘One day I will play here.’

I admire Romario a lot, he was my idol together with Ronaldo, but I do not have anything to prove to anyone. What I have to do is play football.

Barcelona or Real Madrid, I think I would say yes to playing for these teams.

I try to make the most of my physical power. I try to play with freedom if I can.

I’m used to playing out on the right for Zenit. I also played out there a lot for Porto.

I was very happy in Portugal.

I can only promise one thing: I will never celebrate a goal against Porto because of my respect for the fans and the club.

All I know is that I’d put Messi and Ronaldo in my team and eight others. I’d also have Petr Cech in goal and I’d play myself too. The three of us up there in the front line: Messi, Ronaldo and I.

I come from the bottom of the social ladder and now I have a good life.

I liked living in Japan – the people are really friendly and love their soccer. I had a great experience playing alongside some strong Japanese players and I always look forward to the next time I visit.

I went to see a Porto game in the old Estadio das Antas and I loved it all, the environment and the fans.

Cristiano Ronaldo is a match-winner too and scores a lot of goals, and when you talk about the best player in the world it’s between those two, though my vote would go to Messi.

The biggest challenge in Russia was the cold weather at first but after playing games at -12, I think I am settling down quickly.

Those of us who play in big teams are already accustomed to the pressure of the crowd.

I played for four years in Porto and our biggest rivals were Benfica. But I always had respect for the club, I don’t hate Benfica.

Ronaldo is my idol. He’s the best player I’ve ever seen play. He’s an inspiration to me to work hard every day.

In England, there are some great teams, the style of play is great and so is the competition.

I left Brazil very early, at age 18, to go to Japan and I spent three-and-a-half years there. Then I went to Porto, everything happened so fast in my life, there was recognition throughout Europe.

I win, have fun and give my all.

In life you’re learning every day.

I’m a person who doesn’t hold any grudges.

When it comes to transfers, I leave everything with my agent.