Zidane's success comes from transmitting calm and never changing that no matter what is happening. That serenity and tranquility conveys confidence and security. He talks little but when he does, it matters.

I try to improve and learn, that is good for my career.

During a career there are some steps we need to take growing up, that's natural.

Don't call me an intellectual. After all, there are a lot more people taking their A-levels each summer than signing for Real Madrid. I was just a good and serious student.

Since I was seven years old, they say 'he's nice, he's nice.' Yes, I'm nice, but that's not all I am.

First, you arrive at training, prepare for the session, I get treatment from the physios and go straight to the gym to activate the body.

People have wanted me to change and it annoys me. Do we ask Ramos to be someone else? We take him as he is; take me as I am.

I am a shy, quiet and cool guy in life. And I am no different on the pitch.

I'm obsessed with making progress.

Unfortunately, injuries are part of the game and you have to adapt, keep faith, trust and never give up.

What is important is to communicate a lot. That's how we manage to create a good understanding.

When you're young you want to show what you can do, but sometimes you have to learn not to over-complicate things.

Being a defender of Real Madrid means being able to make very few mistakes.

It was the craziest period of my life: I was getting ready for the baccalaureate, the phone was ringing off the hook, I visited the Real facilities, I met Alex Ferguson.

Depending on the day's training intensity, we stretch, work on mobility, everything to prepare myself well. Later, we train, and depending on the day we do more physical work, more technical or more tactical. The duration also varies between 45 minutes and an hour and a half.

I am thrilled to become part of the HyperX family and to join this amazing group of talented ambassadors.

With Ancelotti I played less, but he did extraordinary things at Real and this is what counts.

I had a special relationship with Mourinho.

Being able to get some games under my belt and feeling the confidence of the gaffer is something very important to me. That way I feel good on the pitch.

Everybody knows that there are quality players at centre back for Madrid and for me that's the day-to-day challenge. That's why it's important to be ready to take advantage of every chance that comes up.

I have known Eliaquim Mangala for quite some time and we understand each other well.

I am super nice, I am great, even in the dressing room. I am also quite shy. But when there are difficult times or when you have to show your character, you can count on me. The players who have known me for a while know this.

Yes, I do like the Premier League.

You will rarely see a defender in front of the opponent's goal.