Goalkeeper
The goalkeeper (GK) is responsible for preventing opposing teams from attack by defending the field. Only goalkeepers can use their hands in the area known as the penalty box.
Key skills: Reflexes, dexterity, shot-stopping, and defensive coordination.
Defender
Defenders are responsible for stopping the opposing team from scoring. Positions include centre-back, full-back, and wing-back.
Defenders line up in front of of a keeper to stop opponent attackers.
Centre-Back (CB) Role: Main defender with center position in front of goalkeeper. Defenders obstruct attacks, interrupt passes, and defend rival strikers.Key Skills: Strength, positioning, aerial ability, tackling.
Full-Back (FB) Role: Full-backs play on right and left sides of the defense. They prevent wingers from entering and back up the attack by swarming down the ambush.Key Skills: Rapidity, stamina, tackling, crossing.
Wing-Back (WB) Position: Similar to full-backs but more attack-oriented. They defend and assault from a better position when opportunity shows up and often create dimension in a team’s formation.Key Skills: Sprinting, passing, and pushing.
Midfielder
Midfielders: Regulate the pace of the game by moving between the defense and the offense. Equally spread as central midfielder, defensive midfielder, and attacking midfielder.
Central midfielders (CMs) are multi-talented players that can help out on offense and defense. Versatile in both aways on the football field.Crucial skills call for Passing, observing, and tackling.
Defensive midfielder (DM) job is to shield the defense from attacks and prevent them from scoring. Crucial demands Strength, positioning, and charging.
Attacking midfielders (AMs) set up scoring chances by positioning closer to the forwards. Skills require: Insightful, aggressive passing, and sprinting.
Forward
Forward is the leading goal-scorers, standing forward close to the opposing team’s net. They are known as forwards. Roles categorized into striker, winger, and centre-forward.
Striker: often positioned in the middle of the field, is the main scorer for a team. Key qualities like speed, placement, and finishing.
Winger (Left Wing/Right Wing): Assault on the left (LW) or the right (RW) side. Along with delivering crosses, they frequently make slits to shoot. Key attributes like speed, handling ability, and shooting accuracy.
Center-Forwards (CFs): They play a role similar to a striker but also help link defense and offense. Their jobs include scoring and setting up goals. Exceptional in delivery, controlling, and positioning.