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Striker or Winger: What’s the Difference?

Striker or Winger: What’s the Difference?

Many famous professional football players can easily play as a striker or winger. This post explores the differences between these roles.

Football positions and numbers explained

Football positions and numbers explained

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

5 attributes every football winger must have

5 attributes every football winger must have

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

5 attributes every fullback must have

5 attributes every fullback must have

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

5 attributes every centre forward must have

5 attributes every centre forward must have

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.

5 attributes every centre back must have

5 attributes every centre back must have

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.

5 attributes a goalkeeper must have

5 attributes a goalkeeper must have

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

5 attributes every attacking midfielder must have

5 attributes every attacking midfielder must have

Attacking midfielders are the play-makers of most teams. This post discusses the skills you must have to be a great attacking midfielder.

5 attributes every defensive midfielder must have

5 attributes every defensive midfielder must have

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 [...]