Big teams want goalkeepers who are not only good on the line but good with their feet as well.

I study the Koran intensively, but I also study other religions, too. But it is in the Koran that the prophets are closest to me - there and in the mosque when I go to pray.

In every country, you play a different style of football. Sometimes if it's really tactical, like it is in Spain, it seems like it slows down the tempo, but it's not really the case.

Being a Muslim is very important to me, more important than anything, although sometimes travel makes it difficult for me to always pray when I want to.

My religion means so much to me and to my career. It helps me so much.

I made the decision to play for Germany because this country gave me something and helped me during my youth.