Roles for each position

Soccer is great game because there are many formations and soccer positions and they’re all constantly evolving, the flexibility that each team has when it comes to their lineup, regardless of formation the players need to be disciplined and hardworking to stand the best chance of success. With the modern game constantly throwing up new positions and playing styles, now more than ever players need to be athletic and adaptable all-rounders.

Below are the bases soccer position: 

Goalkeeper 100% def

The goalkeeper is the only player on the pitch allowed to handle the ball, it is their job to prevent the opposition from scoring.

Goalkeepers must have great reflexes, quick instincts, and be very agile so that they can fling themselves at the ball, also directing defenders by alert them to any dangerous spaces and they must have good communication skill

Modern goalkeepers also need to be good with the ball at their feet, For the top teams, this skill is crucial. Now keeper is expected to help keep possession within the team by have a good distribution that can start attacks or playing accurate long balls into the strikers’ feet

Centrebacks 90% def - 10% attack

The centrebacks are the most defensive-minded outfield soccer positions and it is their job to protect the goalkeeper

Brave and physically imposing By sticking close to the opposition’s strikers, the centreback’s goal is to hassle, annoy, and put in strong tackles to put them off, When one centreback engages the striker, the other should drop off a bit and cover them. It’s important that they’re good in balls in the air 

the modern-day centreback plays a key role in keeping the ball and passing it forwards or to the sides, That’s why they need to have a decent level of technical skills

Sweeper 80% def - 20% att

In a three-man defense line, one centreback often acts as a ‘sweeper’.

Sweeper have the same defensive responsibilities; they also instigate attacks with their great passing skills how they help to retain possession and move the ball forwards, they must command the defense and should have great leadership skills

often, they who drop off behind the centrebacks and sweep up any balls that come through. He is the free man in the center of defense

 Less popular in the modern game

Fullbacks 65% def - 35% att

That is the most challenging soccer positions in the modern game, the fullbacks on either side of the centrebacks have a number of defensive and attacking responsibilities.

Their priority is still to defend as a unit with the centrebacks, they must work to limit the opposition’s goalscoring opportunities and the fullbacks must do their best to prevent crosses into the box.

Out on the flank, the fullbacks should provide their teammates with passing options, They also need to understand when to engage their opponent and when to drop off as well, it takes a lot of energy

Their off-the-ball movement like overlaps can help the team create opportunities and in an ideal world they would also be good dribblers. 

Defensive Midfielder 70% def 30% att

type of midfielder sits back and protects the defense. must have great positional awareness and be able to cover their teammates at the back when they are out of position.

slowing down the opponent’s strikers and closing their space and allows the team to get back in shape.

Also is their job to pick the ball up off from the centrebacks and move it forward to the attacking players.

Attacking Midfielder 50% def 50% att

They need to be great on the ball and be able to work in the small spaces, their role is to pull the strikes in the final third of the pitch with good condition to score 

their vision and creativity which can unlock even the most organized defenses and they should always be looking to slip the striker in behind the opposition’s centrebacks

When the ball is out wide, the attacking midfielder should look to get into the box to support the team’s strikers. They should have a good shot and deal of freedom in terms of where they end up 

Wingers 40% def - 60 % att

Traditionally they were only expected to attack, the modern game dictates that these players now help defensively when needed.

This means they need to have great stamina and discipline as the fullback Playing out wide on the flank and they normally should have: speed, trickery, and creativeness.

They should constantly be looking to run at the opposition’s fullback and dribble past them or put a cross into the box.

many wingers prefer to stay out wide and get in behind their fullback, others act as an inverted winger and come inside to slip the striker through or take a shot themselves.

These players are also expected to help with the creative side of the team’s game plan and contribute goals and assists.

Centre Forwards 20% def -att 80% 

center forwards need to be tough to hold up the ball and bring their teammates into play, this position is judged on by the number of goals scored 

They also need to be able to shield the ball with their body and have good passing skills to make sure the ball stays within the team, they have a good shot and also be strong in the air, also they can spin in behind the defenders and look to get on the end of a pass

typically need to be aggressive and brave and is up for a physical battle and help the team defend from the front by putting pressure on the opponent’s centrebacks.