Giovani Dos Santos

Athlete

Mexico

1989 - Present

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MLS is a league that is growing. What can I say? The league is more physical: the players here can play 90 minutes or more. There is a little bit more quality in Spain, because it's more technical, but it's difficult to say.
Giovani Dos Santos
My dad was my manager when I was young, but as a professional, Frank Rijkaard.
Giovani Dos Santos
It's a short career, so I always try to focus, and I want to be in the elite for a long time.
Giovani Dos Santos
My big goal is to be a champion in MLS.
Giovani Dos Santos
In Mexico, they didn't demand you controlled well, or they didn't get mad because of a bad pass. In La Masia, they demand perfection. Competition is the core principle.
Giovani Dos Santos
I'm really happy with how things have gone in Santander. I think coming back to Spanish football has been crucial. This is where I grew up as a player, where I learnt the game.
Giovani Dos Santos
I'm happy with the decision I've taken. I get up in the morning, and I'm happy, and that is what is important for me in the end. I greet my family, my brothers, my parents. Me being happy doesn't have a price.
Giovani Dos Santos
Things don't always go your way in football: there are always good and bad times. At the end of the day, you have to have a positive attitude and a strong mentality and not let any setbacks get you down. And that's what I've done - I've tried to keep my composure, even when things aren't going the way I'd like.
Giovani Dos Santos
I'm getting fitter, and I have more confidence. I feel like I'm getting better every game.
Giovani Dos Santos
The dream of every footballer and why we train and work is to reach the top, and a World Cup is the top.
Giovani Dos Santos