In sports football, each of the 11 players on the team are assigned to a certain position in the field of the game. A team consists of one goalkeeper and ten outfield players who fill various defensive positions, midfield, and attack depending on the formation being deployed. This position describes the main role of the player and his area of ​​operations in the field.
In the early development of the game, the formation was much more aggressive, with 1-2-7 being prominent in the late 1800s. In the latter part of the nineteenth century, 2-3-5 formations became widely used and position names became more refined to reflect this. In defense, there are wing-backs, known as left-backs and right-backs; in midfield, left-half, middle-half and right half; and for the frontline is left-left (or left wing), in-left, center-front, in-right and out-right (or right-wing). As the game has evolved, team tactics and formations have changed and so many name positions have changed to reflect their duties in modern games (although some of the long-standing ones remain). The term "half-back" was not used in the early 1970s and the "midfield" was used in naming positions that played around the middle third like in midfield and broad midfield.
The fluid nature of the modern game means that position in football is not defined rigidly as in sports such as rugby or American football. However, most players will play in limited positions throughout their careers, as each position requires a certain set of skills and physical attributes. Footballers who can play comfortably in a number of positions are referred to as "utility players".
However, in Total Football tactics, the players are only loosely defined in position. This tactic requires highly flexible players, such as Johan Cruyff, who can play every position on the pitch other than the goalkeeper.
Video Association football positions
Goalkeeper
The goalkeeper is the most defensive position in football. The goalkeeper's main duty is to stop other teams from scoring, catching or punching the ball from shots, headers and cross. Unlike their teammates, goalkeepers usually remain within and around their own penalty area for most of the matches. As a result, goalkeepers have better field views and often advise for their defense when other teams attack or during set pieces. The goalkeeper is the only player on the field who is allowed to handle the ball, but this is limited to their own penalty area. Positioning is another important job and is one of the most difficult to master as a guard.
Goalkeeper also has to wear different colored kit from outfielder and officer. Common colors include yellow, green, gray, black and blue shades. Since the 1970s, goalkeepers also usually wear special gloves. They provide better grip on the ball and protect their hands from hard shots and header, and make it easier to hit or push the ball. Common hats between the 1910s and 1960s, as well as wool jumpers, but these are not used in the current professional or semi-professional context.
Maps Association football positions
Defenders
Defenders play behind the midfielders and their primary responsibility is to provide support to the team and prevent opposition from scoring goals. They usually stay in half the field containing the goals they defend. The higher defenders will move on to the opposing team's penalty box when their team do a corner kick or free-kick, where scoring with a head is a possibility.
Central Defender
The central defender's job (or center back) (historically called the center half) is to stop opposing players, especially strikers, from scoring goals, and to bring the ball out of their penalty area. As the name suggests, they play in a central position. Most teams use two central defenders, who are placed in front of the goalkeeper. There are two main defense strategies used by central defenders: defense zone, where each center back covers a certain area on the field, and marking from one on one, where each center back has a duty to handle a certain opposition. player.
Central defenders are often tall, strong and have the ability to jump, go, and handle good. Successful center-backs should also be able to concentrate, read the game well, and be courageous and resolute in making the final tackle to attack players who might get away to the goal. Sometimes, especially in the lower leagues, the central defender concentrates less on ball control and passing, preferring only to clear the ball in a "safe-first" way. However, there is a long tradition of center-backs that have more than just imperfect footballing skills, allowing a more ownership-oriented play style.
The middle defender will usually advance to set the corner kick and free kick, where the high and their jumping ability give them the threat of air goals, while defensive duty is covered by full-backs. Once the set piece is over, they will retreat to their own half.
This position is sometimes referred to as "middle". This comes from the later part of the 19th century, when most teams used the 2-3-5 formation, a row of three players called half-backs. When the formation evolved, the central players in this trio (center-half), moved to a more defensive position in the field, taking the name of the position with them.
Sweeper
The sweeper (or libero ) is a more versatile center-back type, as the name suggests, "sweeps up" the ball if the opponent successfully penetrates the line of defense. Their position is somewhat more fluid than other defenders who mark their designated opponents. The sweeper's ability to read the game is even more important than for a central defender. The catenaccio game system, used in Italian football in the 1960s, primarily uses defensive libero. With the advent of modern offside rules comes the need to withstand more of the defensive line to capture offside opponent players. The use of the sweeper's role becomes less popular because the last person can play an attacking opponent, which could in the case of a sweeper be behind the main defense.
Former German captain Franz Beckenbauer is generally seen as the inventor of libero and the best player in the role. However, players like Velibor Vasovi? and Armando Picchi was a prominent sweeper before Beckenbauer. Some of the greatest sweepers are Gaetano Scirea, Bobby Moore, Franco Baresi, Daniel Passarella, and ElÃÆ'as Figueroa.
Full-back
The left-back and right-back (commonly referred to as full-back) are the defenders who are placed on both sides of the central defender to provide protection from attacking wide players. They often have to defend against the opponent's wing, who will try to bring the ball past them on the flanks to cross or into the penalty area for their attackers. The wing defender has traditionally not risen to support the attack but may move as far as the center line depending on the line of defense held. In modern games, there is a tendency to prefer the use of the wing defender's role (wing defender) although they are more often than still referred to as right-back or left-back.
Initially, the full-back was the last line of defense, but when the game was developed in the early 20th century, the mid-half role was dropped back and came to be known as the 'central defender', and the wing defender was then pushed wider to create a right-back and left.
Rear wing
The rear wing (or attacking full-back) is a defender with more pressure on the attack. His name is portmanteau "winger" and "full-back", showing a greater emphasis on their responsibility in attacking. They are usually used as part of a 3-5-2 formation, and can therefore be considered part of the midfield when a team strikes. They can also be used in 5-3-2 formations and therefore have a more defensive role. The term "rear wing" itself is gradually unused because there is little difference to the role of full-back in modern game, especially when used in 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 formation.
The role of the wing defender is one of the most physically demanding positions in modern football. The rear wing often prefers an adventure rather than a traditional full-back and is expected to give wide, especially in a team without wings. A wing defender must have extraordinary stamina, able to provide a cross to the top and then defend effectively against the opponent's attack on the wing. A defensive midfielder is usually downgraded to cover the progress of the opponent's wings.
Midfielder
The midfielder (originally called half-back) is a player whose position plays in the middle between the front striker and defender. Their main task is to maintain the ball, take the ball from the defender and give it to the striker, and seize the opposing player. Most field managers are at least one central midfielder with a task marked breakup of the opposition attack while the rest are more adept at creating goals or having the same responsibility between attack and defense. Midfielders can be expected to cover many areas of pitch, as sometimes they can be recalled to the defense or required to strike with the striker. They are more often players who start attacking play for teams.
Central midfield
The central midfielder provides a link between defense and attack, fulfilling a number of tasks and operating mainly in the middle third of the field. They will support their team's attacking game and try to win the ball back on defense. A central midfielder is often an attacker of important attacks and can sometimes be described as a "playmaker." They will also offer additional line of defense when the team is under sustained attack and while maintaining a set piece. The central midfielder is always busy in the game and often because it is sometimes described as a team engine room.
Their central position allows them to have an all-round view of the game. Because most of the action takes place inside and around their area on the pitch, the midfielder often exerts the greatest level of control over how the match is played. It is often said that a match is won or lost in midfield, meaning which team dominates the center of the field is able to dictate the game. A central midfielder is expected to have a good vision, adept in long and short passes and has great stamina because of the ground they cover in the game. They must also be good at handling to win the ball back.
Over time, two additional central midfield roles have evolved from a standard role, even though their task has an overlapping level. It is an attacking midfield and a defensive midfielder role and is described in the sections below. Depending on the team's tactics, a combination of these three roles can be applied in the midfield. Sometimes a central midfielder will be used in an extensive midfield role to provide width or as a cover.
Defensive midfielder
The defensive midfielder (holding midfielder or anchor midfielder) is the central midfielder placed in front of the defenders to provide more defensive protection, thus "holding back" when the rest of midfield supports the attack. Defensive midfielder sifts the defense by denouncing and dealing with attackers and defenders of the opposition team. They also help tactically, for example, by directing opposing players to wings where they have more limited influence, and by covering up full-back positions, other midfielders and even center backs if they attack to support the attack.. In the mid-2000s, this role was popularized by Claude Makà © là © là © à © là © à © lÃÆ'  ¢ à ¢ resulting¬Ã ¢ â € žÂ ¢, so this position is often referred to as "Master's role". This position can also be referred to as a 'water carrier' team, referring to the derogatory remarks made by Eric Cantona against French national team mate Didier Deschamps.
Although the task of defensive midfielders is especially defensive, some midfielders are deployed as deep playmakers, due to their ability to dictate the tempo from a deep position with their departure. Sometimes the defensive midfielder will be paired with a central midfielder who will act as a quiet playmaker. Whenever the central midfielder is exploring the defensive midfielder will hold him.
Defensive midfielders need positional sensitivity, level of work, handling ability, and anticipation (players and ball movement) to excel. They should also have good passing skills and strict controls to hold the ball in midfield under continuous pressure. Most importantly, the defensive midfielder needs a lot of stamina because they are an outfield player who travels the greatest distance during a professional game. In the top football clubs, a midfielder can travel up to 12 kilometers for the full 90 minutes. A deep playmaker usually requires a good first touch under opposition pressure and the ability to play long cross bait to strike the player further.
Attacking midfielder
An attacking midfielder is a midfield player who is positioned in an advanced midfield position, usually between midfield and team attackers, and who has a major offensive role.
According to positions along the field, attacking midfield can be divided into left , right and central attacking midfielder role. A central attacking midfielder may be referred to as a playmaker, or number ten (due to association of jersey number 10 with this position).
These players usually serve as the offensive axis of the team, and are sometimes said to be "playing in the hole", although this term can also be used to describe the forward position. Their key role is to create scoring chances using superior vision, control, and technical skills The attacking midfielder is an important position requiring players to have superior technical skills in terms of passing and, perhaps more importantly, the ability to read the opponent's defense to give the striker a defense-splitting pass; In addition to their technical and creative abilities, they are also usually fast, nimble, and mobile players, who help them in defeating opponents during dribbling runs.
Some attacking midfielders are called trequartistas or fantasisti (Italian: three-quarters specialist , the playmaker between front and midfield), known for their nimble touch, vision, ability to shoot from distance, and skill.
However, not all attacking midfielders are trequartistas - some of the attacking midfielders are very vertical and are basically additional attackers, ie secondary attackers.
In Brazil, the offensive playmaker is known as "meia atacante", while in Argentina, it is known as "enganche".
Midfield width
An extensive midfielder (left midfield and right midfield, or generally midfielder) (historically called left-half and right-half, or half-wing) is a midfielder placed on the left or right of the midfield. Although they are often referred to as wingers, not all players in this position are fast and stereotypical players, players who touch the line. With the advent of modern games, the traditional outsiders known as "wingers" are pushed back into broad midfield, though still commonly referred to as wingers. As the game has progressed further, some tactical formations (eg, 4-3-3) have used the central midfielder placed in a broader position to provide wider defensive protection along the sides and to help squeeze the game in half the opponent. They will still support the attacking game and are sometimes expected to act as semi wingers.
Forward
The attacker (or striker) is the player who is positioned closest to the opposing team's goal. The main responsibility from the front is to score goals and create scoring chances for other players. Going forward can also contribute defensively by denouncing opposition defenders and goalkeepers when not having a ball. The most common modern formations include between one and three in the future; for example, a lone striker in 4-2-3-1, a striker paired with a 4-4-2 or a striker and two wings in a 4-3-3.
Coaches will often place a striker who plays on the shoulders of the last defender and the other attacker who plays a little deeper and helps in creating goals and scoring goals. The first is sometimes a great striker, usually known as the "target man", which is used to divert the opponent's defense to help the team score, or to score his own score; the latter is usually faster, and it is necessary to have some ability such as finding holes in the opponent's defense and, occasionally, dribbling. In other cases, the striker will operate in the field wing and work their way forward. Yet another variation is the replacement of the target man with a striker who can do a through-ball thread.
Players who specialize in playing as targets are usually above average with good heading ability and accurate shots. They tend to be "opener" players for midfielders and defenders, able to "hold the ball" (keep the ball in a higher position while teammates run forward to join the attack). They tend to score from cross, often with head, and can use their body strength to protect the ball while spinning to score.
Other forward players may rely on their speed to run into long balls past or through opposition defenses, rather than collecting the ball with their backs against goal like a man target. Some of the forward players can play both of these roles equally well.
Center forward
The center forward (main striker) has a key task to score and for this reason acts as the focal point of the majority of attacking games by the team. Thus, how well a striker's performance tends to be measured purely on goals scored despite the fact that they may contribute in other ways to the team's success. The traditional center forward has to be tall and strong physically in order to win the ball in the area from a cross and try to score with their legs or heads, or to drop the ball down for teammates to score. While these assets are still an advantage, in the speed and movement of modern games is also necessary because there is more interaction when attacking. In a 4-4-2 or 4-4-1-1 formation, the center forward is often paired with a second attacker who may play around him or in a slightly retractable role each, though unknown to play two recognized centered attackers.
Sometimes teams can choose a more defensive formation like 4-5-1 in which the center forward is required to play a "single role" up front. In this case the team may look for opportunities to strike back at halftime and the center forward might find himself attacking his own goal only with defenders to be defeated or alternatively he can hold the ball in half the opponent to allow players to join in the attack. Modern football tactics have made more use of the 4-3-3 and 4-2-3-1 formations. Here the center forward is probably more involved with the attacking attacking game, supported by the winger (who often comes on the pitch) and attacks the midfielder. This drama uses faster, fast bait with the off the ball movement, looking to create an opening to the goal.
Second striker
The second striker (withdrawn striker or supporting striker) (historically called in-left and right-in, or inside front) has a long history in the game, but the terminology to describe them has varied over the years. Initially such a player is called inside the front. Recently, preferred terms have been strikers, second strikers, deepest forward, or supporting strikers, and are often referred to as playing "in the hole" (ie the space between the midfield and defense of the opposing team). The second striker tends not to be as high or physically imposing as a center forward. They are required to be more "ingenious", fast, mobile and skillful, helping to create goals and scoring opportunities for the center forward, utilizing the space created in opposition defenses to feed the striker, taking loose balls around the area, or trying to herd ball and create your own score.
This position was originally developed by the famous Hungarian national team in the late 1940s and mid-1950s led by Ferenc Puskás. Later, it was popularized in Italian football as a trequartista ("three quarters") or fantasista , advanced playmaker who did not playing in midfield as well as forward, but effectively pulling a rope for his team's attack, and serving as a relief provider. Many players in this position can play in free roles, as attacking midfielders or sometimes on the wings. This position is also known as role number 10, as many players who play in this position wear the number 10 jersey.
Whatever the terminology, the position itself is loosely defined, a player who is between incoming strikers and midfielders, who can perform this role effectively because of their vision, technical skills, creativity, and graduation skills. Such a player is an attacking, attacking or creative striker midfielder who can score and create chances for the center forward, although the support strikers will often not engage in additional dramas like attacking midfielders. Since the advanced supporters' role was popularized in Italy because the independent role-playing midfielder adapted to a more advanced position in the tight tactical 4-4-2 formation in the 90s, their defense contribution was also typically higher than the pure number of ten playmakers. In Italy, this role is also known as "rifinitore" or "seconda punta", while in Brazil, it is known as "ponte de lanÃÆ'§a".
Winger
A winger (left winger and right winger) (historically called outside-left and outside-right, or outside front) is an attacking player placed in a wide position near the touchlines. They can be categorized forward, considering their origin as old out players who play on the "wings" (ie the sides of the pitch). They continue to be so called in many parts of the world, especially in the culture of Latin and Dutch football. However, in the English-speaking world, they are usually counted as part of the midfield has been pushed back there with the advent of a 4-4-2 formation gradually rising to fame in the 1960s, given the role of additional defensive duties. The main attribute of a winger is usually the speed used to attack and dribble the opponent's opponent's opponent in order to be behind the defense and then provide a cross and cross into the middle for their attacker. Sometimes the left and right wings of the foot can swap the sides of the field as a tactical move to allow the winger to cut into the back foot against weak opponents, looking for shooting opportunities or just as a means of unlocking defenses. Clubs like Barcelona and Real Madrid often choose to play their winger on the 'wrong' side for this reason.
Although the wings are a familiar part of football, the use of wings is by no means universal, and many successful teams have operated without wings. At the 1966 World Cup, England manager Alf Ramsey led the team without a natural winger to clinch the title; this is quite unusual at the time for the team to be nicknamed "The Wingless Wonders". More recent examples are Italian club Milan, who usually play in narrow midfield diamond formations or in "Christmas Tree" formation (4-3-2-1), relying on attacking full-backs to provide the required width. under the wing.
Player style
Goalkeeper
Shot stopper
A goalkeeper who is known to be very clever keeps goals on goal, many from close range. They are known to have a great reaction, an almost instinctive ability to anticipate where they stand and to dive or spread themselves to produce savings, often from shots that may seem impossible to prevent entry. They can be recognized by the save ratio to the high shot.
Sweepers
With the advent of offside rules, the role of defender or sweeping libero has become very obsolete. However, in recent decades it has become popular for goalkeepers to take over the role. A goalkeeper is very good at reading games, and prevents scoring chances by clearing bait and cross outside the goal area without using his hands. Manuel Neuer is often described as a guard-sweeper.
Defensive
Attacking full-back
A full-back attack (or wing defender) is a defender placed on the side with an emphasis on attack as well as defense. The wing defender's name is portmanteau "winger" (see above) and "full-back". As a combined role that of the winger and the wing defender, attacking the full-back should have good stamina. Where one team controls three central defenders, the attacking wing-back is expected to concentrate more on providing support for the strikers than concentrating on their defense duties.
Libero
The libero (Italian: free ) or sweeper is the more flexible defender type "sweep" the opponent managed to break the defense line. Their position was somewhat more liquid than any other defender who marked their designated opponent. Brooms are usually faster than other players on the team, and are built slightly smaller than others. Broom's ability to read the game is even more important than for central defender; They are also usually confident in the ball and have good passes and visions, as they are often responsible for starting the game from the back line. Catenaccio game system, which was used in Italian football in the 1960s, primarily using defensive libero. Franz Beckenbauer is often considered to have found a modern sweeper role.
Stopper
Stoppers are skilled defenders who rely on their strength, stamina, and marking ability to stop the game from attacking the opponent by making a strong tackle. They are usually uncompromising in handling them and prefer to give offense rather than letting the opposing players pass them. Stoppers generally play as a central defender.
Midfielder
Winner of the ball
The ball winner is a skilled player to win the ball back from the opponent through tackling and interceptions in the midfield field area. They are trying to divide the game of attacking the opposition by retaking possession. The ball winner is usually a defensive midfielder or a central midfielder, but this can also be the attribute of a defender.
Defensive midfielder
The defensive midfielder is a midfielder who is more focused on defense than attacking. They need the power to create strong tackles and they also need stamina and some level of passing skills as they need to support the other midfielders.
Creative Midfielder
The creative midfielder is a midfield player who is able to create scoring chances for teams often in situations where nothing seems possible. They usually have good ball control, passing ability and movement and will be blessed with vision and intelligence over the ball. They usually attack the midfielders, although the second striker, winger, and central midfielder can also be known as a creative player.
Box to box
Box to box midfielder helps with almost every aspect of the game. They need immense stamina because they must cover most of the field area, as well as some graduation skills. They will be at one end of the field helping the attack one moment then again helping defend around their own next penalty area. They usually play as a central midfielder but one of the midfielders may have this attribute.
Midfield width/Wide Playmaker
It is a midfielder who has the speed and/or dribbling ability to be able to defeat defenders along the wings. They will have a habit of running wide whenever they have a ball or when their team strikes, to receive the ball. Their most important skill is to be able to cross the ball into the penalty area to create an opportunity for the striker. Sometimes the striker will pull the right or left as a tactic to pull the defender from position or into the unmarked space.
Playmaker
Playmaker is a midfielder who controls the flow of attacking games, ranging from attacking moves. They have a good passing ability and also a good off-the-ball ability and vision to be able to read the game and to see where the scoring opportunities come from. Playmakers usually play as central midfielders or attack midfielders, but some play as defensive midfielders (known as playmakers).
Common midfielder
A midfield player who really controls the midfield area, directs the team to play and break the opponent's attack. They are known for having the greatest influence on the overall performance of their team, pushing them forward attacking, putting continuous pressure on the opposition and leading by example when the team survives. They more often than not will be team captains. Attack
Dribbler
Dribbler is a player known for their near ball control ability that is used to pass defender with sudden changes of direction and acceleration sometimes combined with high speed. These skills are used to create opportunities for other attackers or to assess themselves have penetrated opposition defenses using what is sometimes referred to as "trickery". One of the great spectator scenes in football is a player who performs a "maze" with a ball, twisting and turning to avoid an opponent's tackle, defeating a number of players.
They usually play as wingers, secondary strikers or attacking midfielders, but in some cases, the center forward might also have this skill.
Attacker
Counter attackers are any attacking players who use their speed to beat defenders and cause unexpected scoring chances every time. They also need shooting skills. The chance of a counterattack occurs when the opposition itself attacks the team with most of their players progressing. A counterattack occurs when the ball is won back and is quickly played in space for counterattack players to run to or where a player picks up the ball itself and runs with speed into half the defended opposition.
Clinical clinical
The clinical end players are the front players who specialize in their accurate shooting ability. They are "clinical" because they need a little chance to score a goal that is capable of attacking and putting the ball right where it will beat the goalkeeper. They can be identified by high goal-to-shot ratio. The clinical striker usually plays as a center attacker even though other attacking players can often be said to be clinical coatings.
Target man
Target men are forward who generally have high physical strength and usually height. They are capable of making space, scoring goals, or staying with the ball waiting for support no matter how much pressure the defenders provide. They specialize in taking and controlling the ball in the air or on the ground often from long baits, the power to withstand defenders when receiving long passes and occasional ball volleyball. The term "target" refers to the fact that other team players will use it to play ball or cross long even though they may be surrounded by opposition defenders. This role is unique to center forward.
Destination Finder
Goal poachers are the forward who waits in a six-yard box or penalty area for a cross, pass or loose ball and pounce to try to score. Their "hunt" refers to the fact that they will often score from the smallest chance I stole. The goal seeker usually plays as a center forward or a second striker.
Counterfeit nine
The fake nine is a player who seems to play as a center forward (traditionally in nine shirt), but falls in or pulls the width that upsets the opponent's mark. Usually a center forward will be marked by one central defender but a fake nine will often move into a neutral area that causes a dilemma, whether the center-back is following (isolating himself from the other center back) or staying where he is, making himself redundant.
Tactical evolution
1-2-7 formations
In the early days of the sport, football was heavily focused on attack and, thus, many teams (eg, Royal Engineers, 1872) played with 1-2-7 formations (one defender, two midfielders and seven attackers). The solo defender is known as a three-quarters-back, and he is supported in part by two half-defenders from midfield who will be tasked with masterminding the game with a short pass. In front, the seven forwards are divided into four front wings and three centers forward. The winger's main duty is to use their speed to pick up the long balls sent forward by the half and three-quarters-backs, while the forward is accused of taking a short pass from half-defender.
2-3-5 formation
To combat a passing threat, the Preston North End championship in 1888 devised a more defensive 2-3-5 formation (two defenders, three midfielders and five attackers), which would be the standard formation for many teams for the best part of 40 years forward. One of the half-defenders was brought back to the defense, who sat deeper than before, making two defenders fully as opposed to three-quarter defenders. Their main task is to mark the front of the opponent and cut short bait in the middle of the field. Furthermore, two forward players were brought back into midfield as half-defenders to mark the opposition's wings and nullify the threat of pace. The remaining half-defender becomes half-centered, who will patrol the field, floating from defense to attack as he sees fitness. This leaves two wings in front (outside-right and outside-left), along with two in-forwards (inside-right and inside left) and center forward.
W-M Formation
Up to this point, for the attacking player to be in the onside position, there are at least three opposing players who are closer to their goal line than the attacker. In the 1920s, the offside rule was changed so that only two opposing players were needed between the attacker and the goal line for the attacker was still onside. This makes it easier for attackers to score goals against the defense of two people today. To overcome this, Arsenal manager Herbert Chapman devised a system that utilized three defenders as opposed to the usual two. The system is equipped with a strict marking regime, in which the center half - now retreating to a three-man defense center - will stay as close as possible to the opponent's center forward, while full-back wingers - who have moved further to accommodate center-backs - will mark the wings. It leaves two central midfielders in a slightly less advanced position than before to act as a wing-sections that will have double responsibilities loosely marking the inside forward and providing forwards with the ball. This is aided by a slight withdrawal from the inside forward from the front line. The Chapman formation is referred to as the W-M formation because of his appearance on the field with all the players in the position depicted.
3-3-4 Formations
During the 1950s and 60s, the WM formation evolved into 3-3-4 formations and was used by many successful teams. This lineup focuses on using the midfield playmaker, who is channeling all the attacking games.
At its heart is a midfield playmaker through whom all the attacking games are channeled Recently this formation has been used by Antonio Conte who won the Italian National League with Juventus, using two wide-ranging players Stephan Lichtsteiner and Kwadwo Asamoah to get up and down the field quickly.
Hungarian M-U Formation
The variation of the W-M formation was the M-U formation that was used very well by the Hungarian national team against England in 1953, when they became the first non-English team to beat England at the old Wembley Stadium. This formation is so called because the leading center of NÃÆ'¡ndor Hidegkuti, used to pull the opposition center back out of position, leaving plenty of space between full-backs to deep-into Ferenc Puskás and SÃÆ'¨ndor Kocsis exploiting.
Flat back four
In 1958, the Brazilian national team won their first five World Cups to date thanks to a "flat back four" system they have developed against Hungary's M-U. The two center-backs will mark the forward-in-forwards' run from the inside, while the wider wider defender will not only cut off the threat from the opponent's wings but also give wide on the counter-attack. The lack of numbers in the middle of the park means a creative presence is necessary, and for the Brazilian, the presence is given in the form of a charming midfielder Didi. Also in Mario Zagallo they have left wing players a few years ahead in time, adept at channeling back and helping the midfield when the team loses possession.
4-3-3 formats
In 1962, the Brazilian formation 4-2-4 evolved into an asymmetrical 4-3-3, with Mario Zagallo now playing as a left-wing midfielder rather than a left defensive beyond the forward/winger.
Italian Catenaccio System
The emergence of the Italian "Catenaccio" (bolt) system comes soon after, and is a more defensive variation on the Brazilian 4-2-4 system. Two forward players pulled to leave just two in front, and an extra midfielder added to strengthen the midfield. However, the main tactical innovation with this formation is the floating sweeper, often referred to in Italian as "libero", or "free man". While the four major defenders will have a strict task to mark the opponent up front, libero will act as a sponge, launching a possible attack to break through a tight defense. Franz Beckenbauer of Bayern Munich gave the position of a more attacking role and played a leading role as captain of the West German national team who won the World Cup in 1974 and came in third in 1970.
formation 4-4-2
Meanwhile, in England the 4-4-2 formation rose to prominence in the 1960s. The UK also developed tactical formations that looked like 4-4-2 (more accurate 4-1-3-2) but switched to 4-2-4 or 4-3-3 depending on how they attacked. The four flats that have become so popular remain intact, but the midfield is a free-flowing unit with players licensed to attack as appropriate scenarios. In defense, using the 1966 World Cup side as an example, Martin Peters, Bobby Charlton and Alan Ball will all remain back to fight the opposition attack. However, in attack they have two options: Peters and Ball can strike forward, creating problems for outside opposition with their speed and crossing ability, creating a 4-2-4 formation or 3-3-4 formation when one of the backs is full pushed forward; or Charlton could break through the midst of a strike partnership of Roger Hunt and Geoff Hurst and weigh on opposition defense center in 4-3-3, providing additional players in the box or an effective long-shot alternative. Unsung Hero of the English team Alf Ramsey is Nobby Stiles, who is a vanguard of midfield, whose team relied on in defense as Charlton surged forward to support the striker.
Dutch "Total Soccer"
The 1970s saw the arrival of the Dutch "Total Soccer" scheme. Although not burdened with rigid and specific formations, the system relies on highly versatile players who can fill any position in situations required by the game. One such player is the legendary Johan Cruyff, who symbolizes the Total Football ideology by being able to play in almost every outfield position. A major criticism of the style of the game is that, for the Dutch national team, it never produced a great trophy, although it helped them reach two consecutive World Cup finals (1974 and 1978). This argument is somewhat negated by the fact that Ajax's side played Cruijff won three consecutive European Cup titles in the early to mid 1970s.
3-5-2 formation
At the 1986 FIFA World Cup, Carlos Bilardo of Argentina announced a 3-5-2 (or perhaps, more precisely, 3-5-1-1) formation, as his playmaker Diego Maradona also operated as a second striker playing in " ".
variations 4-4-2
The last major tactical evolution occurred in the late 1980s/early 1990s, when the Milan side played with variations on the 4-4-2 formation. This formation relies heavily on four defenders' ability to work as a unit to launch offside traps on the slower strikers, as well as the stamina of the midfielders who will be expected to oppress the opposition as soon as they have the ball. In attack, the team will play short passes in midfield, using sharp bait and dynamic movement to open a hole in defense and create chances of attacking.
formation 4-2-3-1
The 2010 World Cup underscores the general shift towards a 4-2-3-1 formation that is widely counterattacked, reactive by a more successful tournament team. Indeed, of the four semi-finalists in the tournament, all but Uruguay use some variation of this tactic. These shapes tend to utilize fluid movement between the four wing players, with full-backs expected to provide much support to the wingers in front of them. After the World Cup, most of the major leagues of the world have seen this tactic being used by more and more teams.
5-3-2 formats
The formation used by most of the Italian teams, which is a popular choice among teams participating in the 2014 World Cup. Holland belonging to Louis van Gaal and Miguel Herrera in Mexico are among the World Cup teams that use some variation from the 5-3 formation -2.
See also
- Soccer tactics and skills
- Bandy, a hockey sport in which many of the same positions are used as in association football
References
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