Jermain Defoe
Jermain Defoe
Jermain Colin Defoeis an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Sunderland...
ProfessionSoccer Player
Date of Birth7 October 1982
football player games
For me, there's nothing that beats playing. When I'm not playing, I'll watch games on the television, watch stuff on You Tube, everything. I just live for football, love watching great players.
squad england young
I am still young and being the [England] squad is really good for me although I've still got a lot to learn.
football player competition
There is always going to be competition. When you play for a top club, you're going to attract top players. It's part and parcel of football.
fighting
When you've something to fight for, you get the best out of yourself.
sometimes
I prefer not to fly, but sometimes it's unavoidable.
morning looks fit
When you get up in the morning and know you're doing something you love, feel fit and look after yourself, it's just a great thing to do.
years clubs titles
I'm a forward, but I can't be the only forward at a club. Over the years, the clubs who've won titles have had several strikers.
training
I love scoring - even in training.
dream country kids
Before games, people ask whether I get nervous. To be honest, I don't get nervous, I just enjoy it. I am living the dream. When I was a kid I always wanted to play for my country and now I am here, I will enjoy it.
football simple play
The best thing about football is that the rules are so simple. Anyone can play anywhere.
football clubs matter
It doesn't matter who you are, football's a business. At some stage you're going to have to leave a football club; that's just normal.
team winning thinking
To win a major tournament you have to face the top teams at some point, but if you avoid those at the beginning then you can win games and build confidence. I think the key is just to get off to a good start.
dream play careers
Going to a major tournament, having that buzz - it's hard to put into words. It's a dream to go there, and to play. It's the biggest thing you can achieve in your career, and to go again would be a dream.
football feels
I feel 21. I've looked after myself and take my football seriously.