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An in-depth look at the different positions on the soccer field and how each one works
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If you're not familiar with the game of soccer, it can look a bit chaotic at first. After all, any of the players can move anywhere on the pitch and serve in an offensive or defensive capacity depending on which team has the ball. But in reality, each position has particular responsibilities for progressing the game forward. Read on to learn the specifics about each soccer position, including the jersey numbers players in each position usually wear and the skills they bring to the table.
Things You Should Know
- Defensive players include the goalkeeper, full-backs, center-backs, and wing-backs. They're responsible for blocking their opponent's scoring attempts.
- Midfielders are the playmakers whose passing and ball-handling skills help create opportunities for their team to score.
- Strikers and forwards are attacking players who are primarily responsible for scoring goals off of passes from midfielders.
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- ↑ https://westmilfordyouthsoccer.org/soccer-positions-explained/
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- ↑ https://westmilfordyouthsoccer.org/soccer-positions-explained/
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- ↑ https://www.charlottefootballclub.com/news/mls-101-what-is-a-no-10-soccer-jersey-numbers-explained
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