| Soccer or football is a game enjoyed and followed by | | | | one that is attacking minded and one that is defensive |
| millions of fans across the globe. Each have their | | | | minded. An attacking minded mid fielder will the play |
| favorite player, and there are many things about the | | | | maker of a team, creating opportunities for the strikers |
| game which made it as one of the top game in the | | | | to score, and sometimes scoring themselves when the |
| world. Ball handling, positioning, set pieces, passing and | | | | opportunities arises. Their primary skill is the ability to |
| shooting are some of the most important skill a soccer | | | | pass the ball, as well as having the vision to create |
| player should have. | | | | openings for the team's striker. |
| Like any other game, there are specific skill set | | | | Defensive minded midfielders on the other hand are |
| required for specific position in a soccer game, this | | | | very much like a defender, with the exception that |
| article will talk about the function of various position and | | | | they play in the middle of the park. Their main job is to |
| what skills are needed to play in that particular position. | | | | provide cover for their defense line, and therefore their |
| Defenders | | | | primary skill is to intercept and win the ball from the |
| The most important thing about becoming a defender | | | | other team's midfielders before they have the |
| is to be physically strong and sure footed, this is | | | | opportunity to reach your own defense line. A good |
| especially important when you're playing against a | | | | defensive midfielder can also pass the ball with |
| strong striker. The main job of a defender is to pry the | | | | accuracy and have the ability to create the opening |
| ball away from the striker and get rid the ball from | | | | much like an offensive one. |
| your own area, and thus their primary skill that is | | | | Forwards |
| needed is tackling. A skilled defender can tackle and | | | | The forwards like it's name suggest, plays right at the |
| win the ball without giving away a foul to the opposition | | | | top of the field in front of the opponent's goal. Their |
| team. | | | | main job is to put the ball into their opponent's net, and |
| You will never lose a game if you have a strong | | | | therefore pace and acceleration is important, as well |
| defense line, some defenders are also known to have | | | | as the ability to shoot and head. Players in this area |
| the ability to score for their team, especially from | | | | are also often some of the world's most renowned |
| corners where their physical strength and height can | | | | football player, because frankly everybody enjoy |
| give them the advantage of heading the ball. | | | | watching forward score than to watch a beautiful |
| Midfielders | | | | defensive game. |
| Generally, you can find two different type of midfielder, | | | | |