Jermain Defoe

thumb|Defoe playing for Tottenham (2011) Jermain Colin Defoe (born 7 October 1982) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker. 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). External links Category:Christians Category:Soccer players from England Category:Living people Category:People from London Category:Vegetarians Category:1982 births