Top 87 Quotes & Sayings by Hulk

Explore popular quotes and sayings by a Brazilian footballer Hulk.
Last updated on September 17, 2024.
Hulk

Givanildo Vieira de Sousa, known as Hulk, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Atlético Mineiro and the Brazil national team.

I was very happy in Portugal.
I went to see a Porto game in the old Estadio das Antas and I loved it all, the environment and the fans.
Who would not like to be a champion? — © Hulk
Who would not like to be a champion?
I'm used to playing out on the right for Zenit. I also played out there a lot for Porto.
Barcelona or Real Madrid, I think I would say yes to playing for these teams.
On the field, I will leave everything there and give my life to help the team, whatever it is. I do it out of passion.
I love St Petersburg, Zenit and the fans.
When it comes to transfers, I leave everything with my agent.
I played for four years in Porto and our biggest rivals were Benfica. But I always had respect for the club, I don't hate Benfica.
It is special to win any game, regardless of the opponent.
The biggest challenge in Russia was the cold weather at first but after playing games at -12, I think I am settling down quickly.
I talked to Oscar about Shanghai SIPG before he made the move.
I like English football, Spanish football, Italian football. I like all of them. — © Hulk
I like English football, Spanish football, Italian football. I like all of them.
Losing 7-1 at home is a shameful thing.
Thiago Silva is a great player. As I have always said, I think he is one of the best defenders in the world and he will always help inspire me to become one of the best.
I feel fine in St Petersburg, my family is fine and my son is fine.
Cristiano Ronaldo is a match-winner too and scores a lot of goals, and when you talk about the best player in the world it's between those two, though my vote would go to Messi.
I left Brazil very early, at age 18, to go to Japan and I spent three-and-a-half years there. Then I went to Porto, everything happened so fast in my life, there was recognition throughout Europe.
Those of us who play in big teams are already accustomed to the pressure of the crowd.
I was a huge fan of the Incredible Hulk as a child. My parents nicknamed me Hulk as they thought I resembled the character. The name has stuck with me ever since.
I'm a person who doesn't hold any grudges.
At Porto, I play out wide, on the right, with two other attackers. But I can play in any position in the attack, I have even played in the middle before.
At a World Cup it's hard to look much further than the traditional big-name teams: history backs that up.
I will not put money ahead of football.
The Selecao squad have always been a great bunch, ever since I was first called up.
I ask God to bless me and I keep writing this beautiful story in football.
Footballers are always subject to criticism, but the world knows how good a player Neymar is and knows about the quality in his game.
I admire Romario a lot, he was my idol together with Ronaldo, but I do not have anything to prove to anyone. What I have to do is play football.
Portugal is much like Brazil - the weather, the people, the food and the language is also a bonus.
I turned down an offer to represent Portugal.
I have a lot of affection for Porto but who would not want to play for Barcelona with the quality they have?
I win, have fun and give my all.
All I know is that I'd put Messi and Ronaldo in my team and eight others. I'd also have Petr Cech in goal and I'd play myself too. The three of us up there in the front line: Messi, Ronaldo and I.
If the time has come to leave Porto, the club and its fans will forever have a place in my heart. I can only thank them for all the affection they've shown me.
I love the Premier League and La Liga, I follow them on TV when I can.
There are days when things do not go your way.
I decided to go to Zenit because I had won almost every competition at Porto and I like new challenges in my career.
To win four titles in a season is quite an achievement. — © Hulk
To win four titles in a season is quite an achievement.
I just enjoy playing football, and I do everything to help the team.
I try to make the most of my physical power. I try to play with freedom if I can.
When you win, there's congratulations. When you lose, the world is falling apart.
I always had the dream to play for Brazil, and that dream has come true already.
I have to keep working towards my dream and try to do my best.
My future is in the hands of God.
I will always continue to work hard and keep my feet on the ground, regardless of whether I stay at Porto.
I'm very professional, I would play in any club. If I go to Brazil, being Palmeiras or any other team, I will make sure I give my best.
Felipao gives me total freedom to play to the best of my abilities.
I hope to win the Confederations Cup. — © Hulk
I hope to win the Confederations Cup.
It's normal to criticise people you are not familiar with.
I liked living in Japan - the people are really friendly and love their soccer. I had a great experience playing alongside some strong Japanese players and I always look forward to the next time I visit.
I learned a lot with Andre Villas-Boas at Porto. He is very intelligent tactically. He was almost so well informed about the opponents that we pretty much knew everything about them when we went out on to the pitch. It was scary how much we knew.
In life you're learning every day.
Scolari is just an incredible guy off the pitch.
In England, there are some great teams, the style of play is great and so is the competition.
I am really happy Villas-Boas is making a mark in England, and it would be fantastic to play under him again one day.
I'm just thankful for my parents blessing me with good genes, I guess.
There is always speculation about me and Palmeiras, precisely because of the affection I have for the team and I have made it clear I identify with Palmeiras.
Winning the World Cup was a dream of all Brazilians.
At the time I was in Japan I was left to choose between Porto and Atletico Madrid but I preferred Porto because I thought it would be easier to adapt.
If I play on the wing, that's great, and if I play in the center that's excellent.
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