Central or centre midfielders are players whose role is divided mostly equally between attacking and defensive duties to control the play in and around the centre of the pitch. These players will try to pass the ball to the … See more

An attacking midfielder is a midfield or forward player who is positioned in an advanced midfield position, usually between central … See more

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Defensive midfielders are midfield players who focus on protecting their team's goal. These players may defend a zone in front of their team's See more

In modern football, the terms winger or wide player refer to a non-defender who plays on the left or right sides of the pitch. These terms can apply to left or right midfielders, left or … See more

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