20+ Jurgen Klinsmann Quotes On Soccer, Germany And World Cup

Jurgen Klinsmann is a former German professional soccer player and manager. He is best known for leading the German national team to a third-place finish in the 2006 World Cup and for managing the United States men's national team from 2011 to 2016. He is currently the head coach of the Hertha Berlin soccer club in the German Bundesliga. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Jurgen Klinsmann on soccer, germany, world cup.

We can only win by giving everything and being ready to defeat the adversary with fiery aggression. — Jurgen Klinsmann

I had to delegate authority to the people on my staff. That means you shave away the hierarchy. — Jurgen Klinsmann

To any young kid who wants to be a footballer, I would simply say: Have fun playing football and enjoy the team - spirit. That's the right attitude; that will bring you pleasure and fulfillment in football. A baker cannot live on bread he made yesterday, and a footballer cannot live on his last game. It's about the here and now. — Jurgen Klinsmann

I think when there's enough will and aggression, there's no shortage of talent either. — Jurgen Klinsmann

We coaches have to learn how to deal with that: How do I get to each one best - with a talk, with video analysis? And what sort of tone? We need our own coaches for that. The sports psychologist coaches me too. — Jurgen Klinsmann

The young generation has a different curiosity that is more visual. — Jurgen Klinsmann

I always stressed that I didn't have coaching experience, but that I did have a deadline: June 9. — Jurgen Klinsmann

I do swear a lot, but the advantage is that having played abroad, I can choose a different language from the referee's. — Jurgen Klinsmann

If there's a national-team player, he has to do extra work. He has to do extra weeks, and he can't go on vacation even if he says: 'Well, but I'm supposed now to have six weeks off.' If he comes and says that, then I give him a hug and say: 'Have fun the six weeks, but don't come back here.' — Jurgen Klinsmann

We enjoy the expectations people have of us. The higher they are, the more pressure, the better we like it. — Jurgen Klinsmann

As far as knowledge goes I've come a long way. — Jurgen Klinsmann

The Gold Cup really is about getting the job done and winning it and qualifying us for the Confederations Cup in Russia in 2017. That's why it's really crucial for us to have players on the roster that have tremendous experience. — Jurgen Klinsmann

Lionel Messi is very much the team player, while Cristiano is very ego-driven. — Jurgen Klinsmann

You have to work more than your adversary. — Jurgen Klinsmann

Based on history the expectations are simply the highest, it kind of could become a burden for you or it could be something that you are really proud of, you know so I take the second one. — Jurgen Klinsmann

We cannot win this World Cup, because we are not at that level yet. For us, we have to play the game of our lives seven times to win the tournament. — Jurgen Klinsmann

I train for one-and-a-half hours every day in order to keep my energy level high. — Jurgen Klinsmann

The player can only compete with the best internationally when they've committed themselves to this goal. They have to be properly supported until that point. — Jurgen Klinsmann

We Germans are so good at penalties because we have had to rebuild our country twice. — Jurgen Klinsmann

If the national coach lets decisions be made from outside, he's lost the team. — Jurgen Klinsmann

Life Lessons by Jurgen Klinsmann

1. Jurgen Klinsmann's work ethic and dedication to the game of soccer is an example of what can be achieved through hard work and determination.
2. His ability to adapt and embrace change, as well as his willingness to take risks, are qualities that can be applied to any field.
3. His success as both a player and a coach demonstrates the importance of having a clear vision and the willingness to put in the necessary effort to achieve it.