Positions

This post describes the most common football positions and the jersey numbers usually associated with them.

The popularity of football wingers varies with the predominant tactics of the time. This post discusses the role and its key characteristics.

The role of the fullback has changed considerably over the years. Fullbacks shifted from a purely defensive position to contributors in attack in [...]

Centre forwards may not see much of the ball during a game, but they score goals. Find out what are the key traits of great centre forwards.

Centre backs form the spine of the defence in football. In this post, we discuss the attributes a player must have to be a great centre back.

A great goalkeeper is a key differentiator among football teams. In this post we discuss attributes you should look for in a goalkeeper.

Attacking midfielders are the play-makers of most teams. In this post we discuss the skills you must have to be a great attacking midfielder.

Over the years, successful teams have used various tactics and styles. The popularity of some roles in the field is often affected by trends in [...]

We've selected videos with the best tips for goalkeepers from legends of the game.