Jermain Defoe

Defoe playing for Tottenham (2011)

Jermain Colin Defoe (born 7 October 1982) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Bournemouth and the English national team.

Quotes

• I've always been a religious person, and I try to think that every disappointment might just be a blessing in disguise. … I pray every day. In the mornings and, before I go to bed. I think it's important to pray not just when things are going bad.
  • "Prayer helped Defoe bounce back", interview with Football Focus (22 December 2006).

• I have a better understanding of my body now. … Everyone wants to feel fresh in the game – there’s no better feeling – so I just make sure I’m doing the right things and trying to tick every box: cryotherapy, massage, eating the right things. … I think I’ve managed [to adopt veganism] successfully. … I don’t find anything hard to give up, as such, because I know the feeling scoring goals gives me. … I just want to try to play as long as I can. So I do the stuff that will give me the best opportunity to perform and score goals.
  • "England goalscorer Jermain Defoe says vegan diet and discipline paying off", interview with The Guardian (27 March 2017).