Different Soccer Positions (4-2-3-1)

Different Soccer Positions (4-2-3-1)

1. Goalkeeper

   • The goalkeepers goal is to keep the ball out of the goal and not let the other team score.

2. Fullbacks

   • There are two fullbacks are defensive players and their job is to pass the ball to open teammates. They are able to sprint up and down the sides of the field.

3. Centerbacks

   • The two center backs job is to screen the goal keepers. They need to be able to read the ball and watch for crosses into the goal.

4. Holding Midfielders

   • The two holding midfielders link the between the defensive and offensive, they need to be able to take possession and be able to pass it foward.

5. Central Attacking Midfielder

   • There is one central midfielder, their job is to look for all of the connections to the striker.

6. Striker

   • The strikers responsibility is to always look for scoring opportunities.