Quotes from Marc-Andre ter Stegen

The most important thing is not stagnating, to keep improving.

I obviously intend to play at a high level to show the boss that I can play more.

I always wanted to play with both feet, so today I'm happy I trained it so often.

You have so many modern goalkeepers, and they're all different. There's not just one type of modern goalkeeper.

Successful, for me, means being important for my team and, hopefully, for us to win a lot of trophies.

I'm being called 'Messi with gloves?' I think he's had a great level over many years. You shouldn't compare yourself with that.

Sometimes journalists say that goalkeepers can do a little more when they play against Messi, but I see it in every training: it does not matter where you place yourself; he's going to shoot to the other side.

At the beginning, it is all about fun. I had a lot of fun. But then, when I was 10 years old, more or less, I had a coach who said that I had a strange running style. I was about to leave... I had a decision to take: if I leave or if I stay, but as a goalkeeper.

The Champions League is always special. I believe every player, every fan, every coach wants this trophy. It is unbelievable, and it is one of the greatest achievements you can have in football.

Spending time with my family is very high-rated. It's what I really like to do on my holidays.

I don't want to attract attention because I open my mouth.

If you think two steps ahead, you forget what's important in the now.

If I have the chance to be an important part for my colleagues or someone they can look at and say, 'He's doing good; he's motivated,' this is an objective I want to reach.

If you don't have the best player in the world in the team, it would be strange if you didn't notice the difference.

You can be as good as you want with your feet, but when you're making mistakes, the opinions will change immediately.

People from outside don't know how difficult it is to be goalkeeper.