The eleven men fielded on a soccer pitch are assigned to specific positions in accordance to their specialties. Some of the most common soccer positions are:
- Sweeper
- Center Fullback
- Left/Right Fullback
- Wingback
- Left/Right Midfielder
- Defensive Midfielder
- Central Midfielder
- The Winger
- Striker
- Goalkeeper
- Second Striker
- Center Forward
- Attacking/Offensive Midfielder
For a detailed look in to the positions and their roles on the pitch, see: Soccer Positions.
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