Football Team Positions Flashcards
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.
goalkeeper
are positioned in front of the goalkeeper and aim to stop the opponent from entering their goal area.
Defenders
play on the left and right flanks and rarely move from their position.
Outside fullbacks
cover the leading goal scorer of the opponent and play a key role in the defense.
Central defenders
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.
Midfielders
are responsible for scoring goals or creating goal-scoring opportunities for their teammates.
Forwards
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.
- Center Forward
- Striker
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.
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Defenders – The defenders are positioned in front of the __ and they aim to stop the opponent from entering their goal area.
- goalkeeper
Outside fullback – play on the __ and __ __, rarely moves from their position.
- left
- right flanks
Central Defenders – Cover the leading __ __ of the opponent.
goal scorer
Midfielders – link between the __ and __, they run the maximum time all around the field.
- defenders
- attackers
Center Forward – tactful, dangerous, and strong player of the game, also called __. Leading scorers of a team
striker