Wilfried Zaha Quotes

Wilfried Zaha

Profession : Athlete

Birth : November 10, 1992

Just because I don't smile a lot, people think, 'Ah, yeah. He must have a bad attitude.' But if you don't know me, you don't know me. That was the problem. My face is just serious!

Wilfried Zaha

My fitness has always been decent. I run constantly.

Wilfried Zaha

Fans give me abuse all the time. Nearly every team does that. If I wasn't a good player, you wouldn't feel like you need to boo me the whole game. So do that if it makes you feel better, but it does spur me on. It's like, 'You expect something from me; that's why you're doing this,' so I don't mind it. They can boo me all day long, really.

Wilfried Zaha

Sometimes, the easiest route is not the best route.

Wilfried Zaha

When I was at United, I had money, but I was still so down and depressed.

Wilfried Zaha

One of my brothers, Serge, was at a couple of professional clubs on trial, including Palace when they had Ashley Cole on loan. He was a winger, though left-footed, and I learned a lot of my skills from him.

Wilfried Zaha

Yohan Cabaye. He's a French player, and he dresses really well every day. There's no effort. That's how I like to dress.

Wilfried Zaha

People think your life's different because you've got money, you've got fame, so they don't treat you the same.

Wilfried Zaha

Obviously, getting to United isn't easy, so not being given a chance is hard to take.

Wilfried Zaha

Obviously, I have arguments with people on the pitch, with all the emotions.

Wilfried Zaha

If you watch me play, you'll see how often I get kicked. I don't go off the pitch and cut myself to act like I've been kicked.

Wilfried Zaha

At the pace I'm running, trying to get the ball, the slightest touch could trip me over. You don't have to literally push me over. That's what people don't understand. But unless you're able to run that fast, you'll never understand.

Wilfried Zaha

Going through games, making silly mistakes, you'll need the manager to tell each individual what they are doing wrong.

Wilfried Zaha

Obviously if somebody scores 17 goals, you're not going to argue with him if he wants to take penalties.

Wilfried Zaha

I'm not really much of a fan of Drake. I don't know why; I'm not really keen on it. His songs just make you think about your ex! I'm more about upbeat songs! His songs are more sad most of the time!

Wilfried Zaha

I am the Crystal Palace DJ. I'm the guy who gets us going. I play the songs.

Wilfried Zaha

I've spoken with Raheem Sterling and Jordan Henderson, and they say the Premier League's the place to be. It's where I want to get to, and getting there with Palace would be nice.

Wilfried Zaha

I'd never look at someone and think he's better than me, unless it's Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi.

Wilfried Zaha

My mum says that, when I was a couple of months old and couldn't even stand up yet, I'd try and kick a ball. She knew I'd be into football. Maybe I was just destined to do this.

Wilfried Zaha

Play well, play regularly, and score goals. Nothing else.

Wilfried Zaha