Football Positions Guide

The last line of defence, responsible for shot-stopping and distribution

Defensive wide player who supports attacks down the right flank

The heart of the defence, responsible for organisation and preventing goals

Defensive wide player who supports attacks down the left flank

Attacking wide player in a back three who provides width

Attacking wide player in a back three who provides width

Shielding midfielder who protects the defence and breaks up play

All-round midfielder who links defence and attack

Creative playmaker who links midfield and attack

Wide midfielder who provides width and supports both flanks

Wide midfielder who provides width and supports both flanks

Attacking wide player who creates chances and scores goals

Attacking wide player who creates chances and scores goals

Central striker who leads the line and scores goals

Primary goal-scorer who finishes chances in the box