Four forwards, four midfielders, and two defenders.
Four midfielders, four forwards, and two defenders.
Four defenders, four midfielders, and two forwards.
Four defenders, two midfielders, and four forwards.
A placed kick from the corner to restart play.
A quick transition from defense to offense aimed at catching the opposition off guard, often after regaining possession.
A coordinated play to disrupt the opponent's passing.
Switching sides to confuse the opponent’s defense.
A player responsible for taking free kicks.
A defensive position that acts behind the main line of defense, often cleaning up or intercepting balls that get past the defense.
A midfielder who frequently changes positions.
The lead striker tasked with scoring goals.
Marking the goalkeeper to prevent distribution.
Delaying play by holding the ball.
Putting pressure on the opponent with possession to quickly regain the ball or force an error.
Switching players frequently to confuse opponents.
A defensive strategy where players cover an assigned area rather than marking a specific opponent.
Each player follows a specific opponent constantly.
Marking based on the opponent's position on the field.
A form of defense focusing only on areas near the goal.
A strategy to draw fouls in the opponent's half.
A defensive maneuver where defenders step forward in unison just before an opponent receives the ball, causing them to be offside.
Lining up defenders on the goal line during open play.
Playing with an extra goalkeeper to prevent goals.
A style of play characterized by short passing and maintaining possession, popularized by FC Barcelona and Spain.
An aggressive style focusing on long balls.
High defensive play with a focus on counter-attacking.
Using physical strength to win matches.
A defensive strategy where each player is tasked with marking a specific opponent.
Marking any player entering your zone.
Pressing the goalkeeper when in possession.
Defending by positioning randomly on the field.
When the defense positions itself further up the field to compress play and catch opposing forwards offside.
Stationing defenders deep inside the penalty box.
Forcing all opposing players into their own half.
Placing strikers inside opposition's penalty area as a decoy.
The player responsible for defensive set pieces.
An attacking player who rarely passes the ball.
A midfielder who controls the flow of the team's offensive play, often setting up scoring opportunities.
The position tasked with scoring goals predominantly.
An Italian defensive system designed to nullify the opponent's attack and relies on strong defense and counter-attacking.
Overloading the offensive lines consistently.
A strategy involving multiple foul tackles.
Defensive play focusing on using only youth players.
Focusing entirely on defense to protect a lead, usually by having all outfield players defend behind the ball.
Utilizing the entire team in an aggressive offensive strategy.
Switching positions frequently to confuse the opponents.
A midfield-based strategy focusing on ball retention.
Players cross to the opposite wing frequently.
Shifting players between teams during the season.
When a defender pushes up the field past their midfielder to create width or support in the attack.
Randomly playing in different roles or positions.
A lateral attacking player who solely focuses on shots.
A fullback who plays wider and further up the field, combining both defense and attack duties, often providing crosses into the box.
A central player dedicated only to defensive roles.
The goalkeeper who frequently participates in offensive play.
A forward who always marks the opponent's number nine.
A player who plays like a winger during crucial matches.
A forward who drops deep into midfield to confuse markers and create space for other players to exploit.
A central defender taking the role of a striker.