The Soccer Positions Guide
Soccer positions can be confusing, especially if you have just started to play soccer. It took me a while to figure out what a sweeper, fullback or central midfielder is, but of course I didn’t have access to this information. Lucky for you, I have created a guide that describes every soccer position, so just take your time and check out any position that interests you.
Keep in mind also that you should try to play many positions before deciding what position suits you best. My experience is that many soccer players (especially young people) want to play as forwards and strikers. As you already know, this is not possible because someone has to be fullback, midfielder, goalkeeper and so on. However, just because you don’t play these positions, it doesn’t mean that you will not become a good soccer player.
 The Sweeper
If you want to play as sweeper in soccer you should have a good understanding of the game and strong leadership abilities. Your main task is to control the defense of your team and to always stay behind your fullbacks.
Center Fullback
The center fullback’s (or stopper’s) main task is to mark the opposing team forwards or central midfielders. Distributing the ball to the midfielders and playing offensively at intervals is also an important skill if you want to perform well as stopper.
Left or Right Fullback
If your team use a flat back formation in a soccer match, your main task would be to mark your opponent’s forwards. Playing fullback in soccer requires that you are dependable and willing to give up any offensive raid. Whether you are playing as right or left fullback you will still need to concentrate completely on your game in defense.
Left or Right Midfielder
Good crosses in the offense are a requirement to perform well as right or left midfielder. You will also carry the ball up the field because left/right midfielders have more room compared to the center midfielders.
Defensive Midfielder
As a defensive midfielder your job is to operate in front of your defense line. You must have enough strength to force yourself to perform to the maximum. Strong character is also a requirement.
Central midfielder
Playing as the central midfielder requires good passing and ball handling skills. You must also distribute the ball safely among the offenders while doing everything to stop or slow down your opponent’s offensive attacks before they reach your last defensive line.
Forward and Striker
The socer striker and forward are two similar positions where you must have great scoring abilities. Simply, if you don’t score, then you are not performing well. I would say that playing forward is the toughest and most painful position to play.
This is because you need to have great soccer dribbling and soccer shooting skills but also because defenders will do everything in their power to stop you. There is no greater feeling then scoring a goal, so don’t give up so easily; instead, try your best and the goals will come.
The Soccer Goalkeeper
Your job as soccer goalie is to prevent your opponents from scoring. But you need also to encourage your teammates, steer your defensive line and organize attacks.
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