Adebayo Akinfenwa Quotes, born May 10, 1982, in London, England, is a retired professional footballer, nicknamed “The Beast” for his physical strength and imposing presence as a striker. Playing nearly 800 matches across 14 clubs, including Wycombe Wanderers and AFC Wimbledon, he defied stereotypes with 233 career goals.
These 15 quotes—sourced from interviews, posts on X, and publications—reflect his resilience, work ethic, and unapologetic spirit, inspiring fans to embrace their uniqueness.
15 Adebayo Akinfenwa Quotes
- “Beast Mode On is a state of mind. Beast Mode is about applying yourself and defying the limitations people put on you.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Sometimes it’s nice to be a bit different.” (EFL Official Website, 2022)
- “My stats speak for themselves; I’ve got a good touch for a big man, I know I can find the back of the net.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “It’s amazing, it’s beautiful. I’m gonna be 40 at Wembley. My last game will be at Wembley… This club allows you to be unapologetically yourself.” (Post on X, @FootyAccums, 2022-05-09)
- “If you have a love for something, you persevere.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “People only see what they want to see and sometimes you can’t do anything about that, so you just pick up the baton and you run with it.” (What Should I Read Next?, n.d.)
- “I’m a big believer in not getting too high when you are winning and not getting too low when things aren’t going well.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “People may laugh or whatever, but my strength is something that I have to work on. It’s not something that just happens overnight.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “For all those who said I was too big to play football, come on now—haaaa!” (Post on X, @FIFAcom, 2016-06-04)
- “There’s a perception that to be an athlete you need to be a specific weight and a specific size.” (Quotes.net, n.d.)
- “I was on the bike thinking ‘this is killing me’ but everyone has a purpose in life. Mine is pushing through the pain barrier.” (Post on X, @sportbible, 2021-01-26)
- “My Christian faith has guided me.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “It used to get my back up because people would only say ‘he does well for his size’ and it’s like, forget the size, I do well because I do well.” (EFL Official Website, 2022)
- “I’ve always liked to keep myself busy so I don’t get sucked in by temptations.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “In truth we wanted anyone but City! We’re going to go into the game and just try and enjoy it as best we can.” (bitterandblue.sbnation.com, 2021)
Adebayo Akinfenwa’s quotes are a bold testament to resilience, defying stereotypes, and embracing your unique strength. Which quote’s got you ready to unleash your inner Beast? Drop it in the comments and keep The Beast’s legacy roaring!
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