Wilfried Zaha Quotes

Wilfried Zaha

Profession : Athlete

Birth : November 10, 1992

There is nothing worse than not being involved. You are sitting there thinking, 'What exactly am I? A footballer who is not playing football?' You feel a bit worthless sitting in the stands, watching all the time.

Wilfried Zaha

The thing was, if I had a bad game, I was 'the Man United reject.' If I had a good game, it was 'Man United star on loan.' And I just thought, 'I don't need that anymore.' One minute, I was hero; the next minute, I was zero. I just didn't need it. I'd rather just play football.

Wilfried Zaha

You'll see me just walk into the local Tesco. I don't feel I need to hide myself because there's no reason to. Okay, I play for Crystal Palace, but I'm still a normal human being.

Wilfried Zaha

I've lived in Croydon most of my life.

Wilfried Zaha

Me going to a big club when I was, like, 19 or 20, I didn't know what to expect, how to behave, whatever. I was just a youngster who wanted to do tricks. I didn't even care about end product, really.

Wilfried Zaha

I think in football, most of it is just mental.

Wilfried Zaha

It stresses me out if I mess up.

Wilfried Zaha

Going to Manchester United, you're expected to be the final product.

Wilfried Zaha

When I don't play well, nobody needs to say anything to me. I beat myself up.

Wilfried Zaha

Not everyone can say they were signed by Sir Alex Ferguson and Man United.

Wilfried Zaha

I just come to training, work hard, go home, prepare for the game, then play.

Wilfried Zaha

I am a very ambitious person.

Wilfried Zaha

I feel like I am a good player.

Wilfried Zaha

I am a normal guy. I muck about; I play around with my nieces. The only thing is I need to be professional when I am out and conduct myself in a certain way. I still live a normal lifestyle.

Wilfried Zaha

One thing I wanted to do from when I was young was buy my parents a house. I have done that in Ivory Coast.

Wilfried Zaha

My dad used to take me to training in bangers, and we used to push the car. He would do whatever it would take, so I owe my family.

Wilfried Zaha

I am just trying to keep my performances consistent.

Wilfried Zaha

I give a tenth of my salary to charity every month, so in terms of giving back, I do my best.

Wilfried Zaha

Everyone goes on about Manchester United all the time, but they're just another team in the final. I don't see it as anything special.

Wilfried Zaha

I don't have anything against United. Playing them won't make me run any faster or try any harder.

Wilfried Zaha