“I am a midfielder who is mainly involved in the defensive phases, even...” — Yaya Toure Quote

“I am a midfielder who is mainly involved in the defensive phases, even if I also like to help build moves - I would say that my foremost quality is my generosity.”

“I represent my country, but I also represent the continent of Africa when I play in Europe. That's why it's important to try to achieve something big.”

“When you spend a lot of money on one player, you want him to prove himself, but the way football works, one day you can be good, the next you can be bad, and the next after that, you can be very bad. I have come to Manchester City to work very hard and to help my friends make Manchester City great.”

“Often there is a wall between the journalist and the star because there is usually not much time to get to know a person, and the star is always asked the same questions, and may be defensive.”

“I fought Demian Maia, who's - I had to stay up on my feet. I could not get taken down, so it was all defensive wrestling. Then I fought 'Wonderboy,' and I'm not going to kickbox with 'Wonderboy,' so I'm you're going to go in there and take 'Wonderboy' down.”

“That's one part of my game that never leaves - the defensive part.”