Top 87 Quotes & Sayings by Hulk - Page 2

I went out of Brazil very early, so the people in Brazil didn't know me well. So they didn't support me so much. I was never intimidated by this because I always knew that I had to go to the field and do my job.

Ronaldo is my idol. He's the best player I've ever seen play. He's an inspiration to me to work hard every day.

I will not lie, people know I'm a footballer and I had to seize the moment with Zenit's financial offer.

I would say that I am a professional who always gives his utmost to be the best in what he does.

I can only promise one thing: I will never celebrate a goal against Porto because of my respect for the fans and the club.

I want to win titles with Shanghai.

Racism can happen anywhere, in everyday life as well, but it's always very sad, it shouldn't happen.

Those fans who abuse people of a different colour or gays just do not think at all.

I don't think my style of playing is different from the classic Brazilian style.

I really liked imitating the Hulk when I was a little kid. My dad enjoyed it and always asked me to imitate him and gave me the nickname.

I have had experiences of playing in Japan.

After three years in Japan there were some options to play in Europe, but I chose Porto because when I was 15 I went to their stadium once and said to myself, 'One day I will play here.'

I am a player that always tries to help out as much as possible.

I know Pereira well. He's a very good coach who is ambitious.

I respect footballers of any skin colour and any sexual orientation.

To play for the Selecao would be a dream.

We never know what is going to happen tomorrow.

There are some players who lacked respect for me. There were some things said in public that should not have been said, not in interviews.

When there is a World Cup the world stops, the country stops, everyone is hugging each other, whether old or young, everyone stops just to enjoy the football.

Japanese players have good football qualities and Urawa Red Diamonds is one of the greatest Japanese teams.

I like to dribble. I like to turn heads with the ball.

Getting the opportunity to play in your national team jersey and playing the World Cup at home is something wonderful.

There is not one style in particular that suits me. I think that every formation has its pros and cons. It's crucial to have a coach who understands your strengths and weaknesses. Obviously, I prefer to play up front, close to the opponents. That way I can make use of my strengths in one-on-one situations.

My dad has always been my idol.

In spite of the fact that Russian is very tough, I think that I can find enough strength in myself to learn it.

Maybe only my physical state can make someone wrong about my style of playing.

I come from the bottom of the social ladder and now I have a good life.