Charlie Davies

The New England Revolution forward didn't go into elaborate detail with his questionnaire responses, but he nailed it just the same.

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WHAT IS YOUR EARLIEST MEMORY OF SOCCER?

Being six years old and going to my first soccer tryout. I had no idea how to play the sport, and I didn’t make it.

WHO WAS YOUR SOCCER HERO GROWING UP?

The Brazilian Ronaldo.

DESCRIBE YOUR FIRST EXPERIENCE SUITING UP FOR THE U.S.

It was a dream come true.

WHAT IS THE QUALITY YOU MOST ADMIRE IN A SOCCER PLAYER?

Technique.

WHAT IS THE QUALITY YOU MOST DISLIKE IN AN OPPONENT?

Being mentally weak.

WHAT IS THE KEY TO YOUR SOCCER SUCCESS?

Hard work.

WHAT IS ONE SOCCER SKILL YOU WANT TO IMPROVE?

My runs.

WHO HAS HAD THE GREATEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR DEVELOPMENT?

My father.

WHO IS YOUR CLOSEST FRIEND IN THE GAME?

My wife.

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST SOCCER ACHIEVEMENT?

Putting on the U.S. jersey in the 2009 Confederations Cup.

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST SOCCER DISAPPOINTMENT?

Missing the 2010 World Cup.

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT LESSON YOU LEARNED FROM THE GAME?

Patience.

WHO ARE THE MOST TALENTED TEAMMATES YOU HAVE PLAYED ALONGSIDE?

The guys I played with on the U.S. national team.

WHO ARE THE TOUGHEST OPPONENTS YOU HAVE LINED UP AGAINST?

Messi, Riquelme, and Xabi Alonso.

IF YOU WEREN'T A PROFESSIONAL SOCCER PLAYER, WHAT WOULD YOU DO FOR A LIVING?

I would be the CEO of a major company.

WHAT IS YOUR ULTIMATE DEFINITION OF SUCCESS IN THE GAME?

Never satisfied; always hungry.

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