Position
Defenders on the left or right of the back four who provide width and attacking support.
A full-back is expected to defend 1v1 against wingers, deliver crosses from the touchline and pick the right moments to overlap or underlap.
Modern full-backs often split into two schools: the traditional overlapping full-back who hugs the touchline, and the inverted full-back who steps into midfield in possession.
The role is physically demanding — it combines high sprint counts with constant positional decisions on defence and attack.
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Goalkeeper (GK)
The only player allowed to use hands inside their penalty area, and the last line of defence.
Centre-back (CB)
One of two (or three) central defenders responsible for stopping the opposing striker.
Wing-back (LWB / RWB)
A full-back in a back-three system who provides width on both sides of the pitch, end to end.
Defensive midfielder (CDM)
A midfielder positioned just in front of the back four, tasked with breaking up play and recycling possession.
Central midfielder (CM)
A midfielder playing between the defensive and attacking thirds, balancing creation and recovery.
Box-to-box midfielder (B2B)
A midfielder who contributes in both penalty boxes, covering ground at high intensity throughout the game.
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