Position
A full-back in a back-three system who provides width on both sides of the pitch, end to end.
Wing-backs appear in 3-5-2, 3-4-3 and 5-3-2 shapes. They defend as part of a back five without the ball and play as wingers when the team attacks.
The position demands extreme fitness. A wing-back’s sprint count is typically higher than a full-back’s because they cover the entire touchline on their own.
In attack they provide width and crosses; in defence they tuck inside to form a back five. The transition between those two shapes is what makes the system work or fall apart.
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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.
Full-back (LB / RB)
Defenders on the left or right of the back four who provide width and attacking support.
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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