Lewandowski is one of the world's best strikers.
— Manuel Neuer
I feel fit and well - I know that I have to look after my health, but turning 30 is no reason to start considering the end of my career.
It's obviously very tough for any team to lose on penalties.
I took responsibility in Munich from the beginning. But I could not walk in with splayed elbows into the club and say, 'Here comes the Schalke captain.'
I do everything I can for the team's success.
I think as long as I feel good and am able to perform on a high level, I will keep playing because I love football so much. After that, I have many options but haven't set any goals.
You have to feel comfortable - then you can perform better.
I am convinced by my style of play, so I take risks without much hesitation.
Many things are necessary if you want to win games.
In Germany, the football association is the best.
First of all, I am and I remain a goalkeeper, but I try to be involved as much as I can and to help the defenders. I try to read dangerous situations in advance.
After matches, the highlights show mostly the goals, scoring chances, assists. The spectator tends not to remember that, as a goalkeeper, I make difficult saves at great risk and start moves with my efforts.
I am a sportsman, not a brand ambassador, besides being the first goalkeeper of Adidas.
I am a professional player, and I will naturally do everything to be in goal.
I generally don't think one's age is all that meaningful - there are 50-year-olds who still act and think like children.
It's a bitter thing to have one or more defenders missing.
On the pitch, I conduct and organise. I'm loud.
I try and help my team-mates as best I can, and I lead from the front, on and off the field.
I am very proud to be the captain of the German national team.
Every player has different skills.
I love to tackle, especially when the grass is wet, but my main aim is to be a complete goalkeeper who can do everything.
It's obvious you always have to give everything in order to succeed. That's why playing at 80 per cent isn't enough - not against a 'normal' Bundesliga team. You always have to work hard.
For me, the Bundesliga is a great league.
Obviously, I couldn't imagine that my career would go so well. When I first started, I wanted to play out of goal. But there was no goalkeeper, and the coach put me in goal.
I do not like the red carpet; I prefer the green pitch.
I love playing football every day. I love working hard, I love training, I love the games; I love the challenge. As long as that still applies, I don't see any reason to call time on something that makes me so happy.
I think at the age of 30, you still have youthful aspects, but at the same time, you have gathered enough experience to know how to succeed in life. I like this mixture.
In my opinion, it is important to have a stable defence.
The team is the star at Manchester United.
Schalke are my club. I used to stand on the terraces as a fan, and I've realised my dream of making it as a pro right here at my club.
I've trained under a lot of coaches and always picked up elements that develop a player.
It's difficult to say you can replace Franck Ribery one on one with another player.
I always want to play at the highest level; that's the Champions League.
I want to win lots of titles.
I have a lot of respect for Messi and for everything that he has achieved. He is very humble. But it's crucial to show authority when we meet on the pitch and show him who's boss.
Before important games, I don't change my preparation.
I'm not the sort of person who poses in their underwear.
