James David Rodríguez Rubio is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for German club Bayern Munich on loan from Real Madrid, and the Colombia national team. He has been praised for his technique, vision and playmaking skills, and often referred to as the successor to his compatriot Carlos Valderrama. James became well known in Europe during his time at Porto, winning several trophies and individual awards during his three years at the club. In 2014, James moved from AS Monaco to Real Madrid for a transfer fee of £63 million, which beat the one set by Radamel Falcao and made him the most expensive Colombian football player and one of the most expensive players in football. He played in the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cup, winning the Golden Boot as the top goalscorer in the former tournament and being included in the Cup’s All-Star Team. He also represented his nation at the 2015 Copa América and the Copa América Centenario in 2016, winning a third-place medal in the latter tournament. May his quotes inspire you to take action so that you may live your dreams.
1. “In football, you can win or lose. We always have to be together, with the same spirit we’ve always had.” James Rodriguez
2. “There are always bad games and bad afternoons.” James Rodriguez
3. “I have been playing soccer since I was about four years old. You always hope you can reach the top of the profession, that you can play in the big leagues and achieve all of the goals you hope to accomplish throughout your life.” James Rodriguez
4. “Any player would want to be involved in games against Argentina.” James Rodriguez
5. “Some people think that your life changes for the worse when you become a father, but on the contrary, when my daughter was born, she brought light and joy into my life.” James Rodriguez
6. “Ancelotti is a great coach, and we talk often.” James Rodriguez
7. “I feel more comfortable where I play for Colombia because I like to be closer to the goal; that works better for me. I can score and pass from there. But as a player, I have to be prepared to play in any position.” James Rodriguez
8. “The fans want a nice game, and when not everything goes so well, they have every right to boo.” James Rodriguez
9. “I’m a great professional. What’s been said about me going out a lot at night is a lie.” James Rodriguez
10. “Carlos Valderrama was the one I admired most, really. At the time, he was a top player, and I had a lot of admiration for him. I met him once, and he’s a great person, someone who provided the country with a lot of joy. He was a very intelligent footballer who could create something out of nothing as well as score goals.” James Rodriguez
11. “You always dream to have a great World Cup.” James Rodriguez
12. “What the not-so-good moments gave me at Real Madrid, I think they helped me grow.” James Rodriguez
13. “I basically live for the game. You constantly have to train yourself and take care of your well-being – your mind and your body. In the morning, I usually train. In the afternoon, I do everything I need to do in order to remain physically healthy. Basically, that is my entire day until about 6 or 7 P.M.” James Rodriguez
14. “With time, you learn to be calmer.” James Rodriguez
15. “When you play and have the support of everyone, it makes a difference.” James Rodriguez
16. “The most important thing is to try and help the team.” James Rodriguez
17. “Players at the top level have to be ready for everything.” James Rodriguez
18. “I try to improve every day so that things go well. You must keep training strongly every day.” James Rodriguez
19. “Bayern is an amazing club – I can imagine playing here for many years.” James Rodriguez
20. “I think I am someone who is happy playing football. It is just that. Whenever I go onto the pitch, I always try and be happy. That is the big motivation that I have always had. Nothing else.” James Rodriguez
21. “I can play as a No. 8, a No. 10, out wide. Wherever I play, I’ll be happy, I’m sure.” James Rodriguez
22. “When you get kicked, you must know that the response is to play better. That is the way I have always thought. That is an extra motivation for me to play better.” James Rodriguez
23. “In a big club, you always want to win titles.” James Rodriguez
24. “To be alongside great stars is something really special. I hope I can get better, bit by bit.” James Rodriguez
25. “I think having kids is really something so beautiful.” James Rodriguez
26. “Bayern Munich is as big a club as Real Madrid, if not even bigger.” James Rodriguez
27. “I just want to play week in, week out.” James Rodriguez
28. “Messi is from another planet.” James Rodriguez
29. “I try every day to grow more and to help the team so we can do well.” James Rodriguez
30. “If you want to learn and to become somebody, you must sacrifice some things.” James Rodriguez
31. “I always watch Messi and try to copy him, Messi is a step above the rest, the best player ever.” James Rodriguez
32. “Men cry too, especially when they put all their faith in something.” James Rodriguez
33. “Before a match, I just ask God to make sure everything works out good.” James Rodriguez
34. “Everyone who is close to me knows how I act and that I always look to take good care of myself.” James Rodriguez
35. “You have to go to your limit to progress.” James Rodriguez
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