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Sweeper Position in Football: why is it no longer popular?

Sweeper Position in Football: why is it no longer popular?

This article discusses the sweeper position in football, its responsibilities, the skills required, the evolution of the role and notable players.

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 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 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 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 the attributes your centre forward must have.

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 [...]

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

Today's fullbacks are a hybrid between defenders and wingers. In this post, we discuss the attributes a fullback should have.

5 Goalkeeper Attributes Every Keeper Must Have

5 Goalkeeper Attributes Every Keeper Must Have

A great goalkeeper is a key differentiator among football teams. This post discusses five goalkeeper attributes that modern keepers share.