Striker: Striker must have technique, eye for goal, capable of taking free kicks & possibly - height to beat defenders for headers on high balls. The typical number 9.
Archetypes of this position: Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Thierry Henry, Sibusiso Zuma, Edinson Cavani.
Left-wing/Right-wing: Wingers are typically known as fast & are dribblers, they must also hae an accurate shot because they won't only be providing assists for the striker but will often find themselves in front of goal. Typically wears number 7 or 11.
Archetypes of this position: Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar Jr., Kylian Mbappé.
Attacking midfielder: This is a player that needs to read the attacking game & find gaps in the opposition defence, with modern pressing - this position has become rare with attacking midfielders being either pure forwards or more central midfielders. This is naturally a dribbler & is the classic number 10.
Archetypes of this position: Rui Costa, Ronaldinho, Diego Maradona, Pelé, Ricardo Kaká, Javier Pastore & Marta in women's football.
Central midfielder: The central midfielder controls the midfield & is found in both sides of the field during offence & defence. He/She needs to simply be a good passer on most occasions.
Archetypes of this position: Xavi Hernandez, Xabi Alonso, Steven Gerrard, Jabulani Mendu.
Defensive midfielder: This individual provides an extra layer of defence & usually presses the most. And because he does the most pressing he/she has to have some pace to press faster players. He also needs to tackle at times & try turn defence into offence. He/She needs to be able to take the ball from the oppositions feet.
Archetypes of this position: Edgar Davids, Claude Makelele, Lassana Diarra, Michael Essien, N'golo Kanté.
Left-back/Right-back (Fullbacks): These individuals are defenders who are at times the first line of defence depending on the opposition's playing style. They mark the wingers so may need to also have some pace. They also, at times, push into the midfield & into attacking lines depending on which tactics are used.
Archetypes of this position: Roberto Carlos, Cafu, Achraf Hakimi.
Centre-back: This is the main defender, he/she simply needs to stop the opposition attack & so needs to be decisive, needs good ball control & some speed for faster offensive players.
Archetypes of this position: Fabio Cannavaro, Alessandro Nesta, Paolo Maldini, Sergio Ramos.
Goalkeeper: The goalkeeper needs to have good instincts & quick reaction. Ideally he/she must be tall as well & have some ball control with his/her feet to prevent mistakes at the last line of defence.
Archetypes of this position: Julio Cesar, Manuel Neuer, Thibaut Courtois.
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