Ada Hegerberg Quotes, born July 10, 1995, in Molde, Norway, is a Norwegian professional footballer and striker for Olympique Lyonnais, widely regarded as one of the world’s best, with a record 66 goals in the UEFA Women’s Champions League and the first-ever Ballon d’Or Féminin in 2018. A fierce advocate for gender equality, she stepped away from Norway’s national team from 2017 to 2022 to protest unequal treatment, earning global respect.
These 15 quotes—sourced from interviews, her documentary, and posts on X—capture her insights on football, equality, resilience, and ambition, reflecting her unstoppable drive and Norwegian grit.
15 Ada Hegerberg Quotes
- “I think more about preparation than numbers. If I’m well prepared, there will be results.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “It was tough at so many camps. I have been broken mentally, it has been a deeply depressing feeling. I had nightmares after being with the national team, you shouldn’t have things like that.” (Interview, Quotes.net, n.d.)
- “Playing football can be damn harsh, but every day is a fight for equality.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “People wonder what you are going to do after you’ve won the Champions League three times? Win it again, if I can.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I know I have a voice, and I want to use that voice as much as I can to bring things forward.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I never saw myself as a women’s footballer. Not when I was in my tiny village in Norway. Not when I was suffering in Germany. Not when I finally made it to Lyon.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “When you first win a trophy, you want to do it again and again. It keeps you hungry.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I’m not coming back just to come back, I’m coming back to reconquer my position in world football.” (Interview, The Guardian, 2020)
- “I was very fortunate to grow up in a family that was extremely focused toward gender equality. I would call my dad a little feminist sometimes.” (Interview, Wikiquote, 2023)
- “We need to put the same demands on young girls in order for them to feel seen. We don’t take young girls as seriously as we do young boys.” (Interview, Wikiquote, 2023)
- “It’s impossible to play football in a world among men and not fight for equality.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I believe in staying loyal to my club. I’ve had the most amazing years at Lyon and I have another year of my contract.” (Interview, SportMob, 2021)
- “If each woman stands up and uses her voice, imagine how many voices would be together and how strong a mass that would be.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I always want to develop and make the best of me and my career. You don’t know how long it will be, but I’m set on trying to stay on top as long as possible.” (Interview, Scan Magazine, 2019)
- “Croire en soi, avoir confiance en soi et croire en ses rêves.” (Post on X, @ol__lyonnes, 2024-03-08)
Ada Hegerberg’s quotes are a powerful blend of grit, ambition, and a relentless fight for equality, inspiring us to chase dreams and demand respect on and off the pitch. Which quote fuels your fire? Share it below and keep Hegerberg’s game-changing legacy alive!
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