Royston Drenthe has praised former boss David Moyes for helping the him see the error of his ways, and blamed his own attitude for his failure in England.
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The Dutchman joined Everton on a season-long in 2011, but was released before the end of the season due to a number of disciplinary issues.
The current Alania Vladikavkaz midfielder believes that Moyes' influence is the reason he still has a future as a professional footballer after admitting that he had "hit rock bottom."
"It was David Moyes who has opened my eyes," he told reporters. "I can only say that Moyes was right in every way. I was not living like a professional player in Liverpool.
"I can try and come up with all sorts of excuses, but that is not fair on anyone. I look in the mirror and I have to admit that I had to stop living the way I did. All players love to go out and hit the town. But I had no discipline at all. I hit rock bottom.
"I was close to ending up on the street again where I once was before I became a footballer. I am fighting for my last chance in life and in football. I have just lost a stone in weight."
Among a number of reported misdemeanours, was the accusation that the 25-year-old arrived late for training numerous times, and the former Real Madrid man admits that he regrets not being more responsible during his stint on Merseyside.
"I was living in a different world," he added. "And I realise I have ruined it all myself. I used to confront David Moyes, thinking I had the right to talk to him like that. But in hindsight, he was so right about me most times.
"Now I can't believe I blew it at Everton. It is one of the most fantastic clubs in the Premier League. My attitude and poor mentality are the reasons I ruined my career there."
