The Quarterback of Modern Soccer

by Steve A-Quaicoe
(P.o.box Ct 3974, Cantonments, Accra- Ghana.)

Football has evolved from the default 4-4-2 system to more complicated formations. The quarterback is a term used in the American football popularly known as NFL. In the NFL, quarterbacks sit behind the midfield directly behind the central midfield.

The quarterbacks are responsible for initiating attacks. In modern football, players are deployed as quarterbacks by their clubs. These players are known as defensive midfielders. Players like Michael Essien, Javier Mascherrano, and Owen Hargreaves etc are responsible for playing the quarterback roles in their respective teams.

These players defensively act as a shield for their defenders. They steal balls from their opponents, make tackles and destroy attacks. When the team is on the offensive, defensive idfielders are the first line of attack and they start attacks.

Defensive midfielders also have the responsibility of distributing balls to their attackers and also act as a Link between the defense and attacks. It is of no surprise that defensive midfielders have been bought for very expensive prices.