Dumfries: My idols are Thuram, Kompany and Kuyt, they all have distinctive personalities

In the "Wheel Talks" program produced by Inter TV, Inter Milan defender Dumfries appeared with teammate Jan Bisek and talked about his career and experiences.

Dumfries said: "To be honest, I was not a particularly good player before and I have been through a lot of difficulties. But I always believed in myself and in the end we are here! Hard work and dedication make everything possible."

■ About Dumfries' favorite header goal

Dumfries said: "My favorite header? It was away against Lazio. That... was so explosive! But there is another one that impressed me: I scored the 3-2 winning goal in the first game of the European Cup. It was an important moment for the team and my first national team goal. Although it is not the most beautiful goal, it is very special for me."

Dumfries scored with a high header against Lazio

Dumfries said: "Lillian Thuram is one of my idols, along with Kompany and Kuyt. They all play with strong personalities, which I like very much."

■ Talking about the early days of his career

Dumfries recalled: "I first played for Sparta Rotterdam, which was very close to my home. That period was very special. Because I made my professional debut there. Then I started playing in the Dutch top league, and the team was successfully promoted, and I had a great time there."

■About his celebration

Dumfries said with a smile: "I have a special celebration (referring to the movement of crossing my arms when kneeling), but I can't reveal the story behind it (laughing)."Mini-game recommendations:Vegas Clash 3D