Football Team Positions

Question 1

the role is to stop the opposition team from scoring a goal. They are restricted to the penalty area and are the only players allowed to use their hands to stop the ball.

Answer 1

goalkeeper

Question 2

are positioned in front of the goalkeeper and aim to stop the opponent from entering their goal area.

Answer 2

Defenders

Question 3

play on the left and right flanks and rarely move from their position.

Answer 3

Outside fullbacks

Question 4

cover the leading goal scorer of the opponent and play a key role in the defense.

Answer 4

Central defenders

Question 5

act as a link between the defenders and attackers. They run extensively all around the field and play a crucial role in both defense and attack.

Answer 5

Midfielders

Question 6

are responsible for scoring goals or creating goal-scoring opportunities for their teammates.

Answer 6

Forwards

Question 7

A __ __, also known as a __, is a tactful, dangerous, and strong player who is often the leading scorer of a team. They play a central role in the team’s attacking strategy.

Answer 7

• Center Forward
• Striker

Question 8

Goalkeeper - stop the opposition team from scoring a goal. Restricted to the penalty area which is __ yards away. The only player in the game that is allowed to use his hands to stop the ball.

Answer 8

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Question 9

Defenders – The defenders are positioned in front of the __ and they aim to stop the opponent from entering their goal area.

Answer 9

• goalkeeper

Question 10

Outside fullback – play on the __ and __ __, rarely moves from their position.

Answer 10

• left
• right flanks

Question 11

Central Defenders – Cover the leading __ __ of the opponent.

Answer 11

goal scorer

Question 12

Midfielders – link between the __ and __, they run the maximum time all around the field.

Answer 12

• defenders
• attackers

Question 13

Center Forward – tactful, dangerous, and strong player of the game, also called __. Leading scorers of a team

Answer 13

striker