They are typically tall, strong, and good in the air, as they are responsible for marking opposing forwards and dealing with aerial threats from crosses and set pieces. Center Back (Numbers 4 and 5)Ĭenter backs, also known as central defenders, are positioned in the heart of the defense. The right fullback focuses on defending against left-wing attackers, while the left fullback deals with right-wing attackers. Fullbacks often support the midfielders in attacking plays, overlapping to provide width and crosses from their respective flanks. These players need to possess a good amount of athleticism and stamina. Their primary role is to defend against opposing attackers, particularly those on the wings. Fullbacks (Numbers 2 and 3)įullbacks, consisting of the right back(number 2) and left back (number 3), are defensive players stationed on the respective flanks of the field. Overall, goalkeepers are also responsible for organizing their team's defense, distributing the ball to teammates, and initiating counterattacks. While their primary responsibility is to prevent the opposing team from scoring by blocking or catching shots on goal, Goalkeepers are also the first line of attack, after gaining position of the ball they immediately need to shift into offense mode, by distributing the ball with to the field players. The goalkeeper is a physically challenging position as they need to be very athletic and poses sharp reflexes and they also need to be brave, and quick thinking. Of course, the keeper is the only player allowed to touch the ball with their hands within the designated penalty area. The goalkeeper is the last line of defense which makes this position critical to the success of the team.

This article will explain the various soccer positions and their corresponding numbers, as well as the roles and responsibilities associated with each.

Each player on the field has a specific position and traditionally these positions can be aligned with a corresponding number, which are essential to the team's overall strategy and structure. Soccer, or Fottball,as it is better known around the world, features two teams of 11 players each.

Soccer number position