Glossary: Tactics terms and definitions
All the key words you need to know to understand football tactics
Player roles and tactical profiles
Centre-back – A central defender whose main responsibility is to stop opposing attackers, especially strikers, through positioning, interceptions, and aerial duels.
Ball-playing defender – A centre-back who actively contributes to build-up play by progressing the ball via accurate passes or carries in…
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