A biography for Marouane Fellainihasn’t been written yet.
“I do what the forwards do and score goals.”
“I do cut my hair regularly because otherwise, after a few months, I wouldn't be able to see the ball any more - especially when there's a lot of rain.”
“I will play defensively, but if I can help the team further forward, then I will do that.”
“The manager might like it sometimes when I play up front because I can cause trouble for the defenders, but for me, my best position is defensive midfield, stopping the opposition, and then looking to impose myself on a game.”
“In Manchester, people don't recognise me that much and tend to treat me in a more respectful way.”
“I don't want to elbow someone; I just defend myself.”
“In the Premier League, every game is tough. Every game is difficult.”
“When I was about 16, I started to believe I could play professionally. I worked hard and focused more.”
“I've never destroyed someone's career.”
“You either like me, or you don't like me. It's not my problem. I don't care.”
“My best friends always say to me, 'Think about yourself first,' and tell me to be more selfish. But I'm not like that. I am a professional. I am of service to the club and to the manager.”
“In football, you have to be strong in the head. The mentality is important, and I do have this quality so I can keep going.”
“It's nice when the fans wear wigs like my hair and show they are behind me.”
“When you are playing, you are always happy.”
“I have always felt good with the players at United, but with the supporters, it was difficult a little bit when I arrived.”
“I can play different positions.”
“My favorite position is at No. 6 or No. 8, but I will never have a problem with a manager, because I do my job.”
“The Premier League is the best league.”
“There are many good players in England who are very good in the air. When you're up against Nemanja Vidic or Vincent Kompany, it's a real challenge.”
“Everything has to be within the rules, but the physical side in England is why it's such a competitive league.”