May employ zonal or man-marking strategies.Pep Guardiola (l.) described Philipp Lahm (r.) as the most intelligent player he had ever coached Position: Wing-back Lahm was particularly attacking the year Bayern won their first continental treble, and Pep Guardiola later described him as "perhaps most intelligent player I have ever trained" on moving him into midfield later on, but Lahm broke through on the left of a back four before spending most of his career on the right of one, and none have done it better. Neuer's teammate for club and country for much of that run, he too is a World Cup and Champions League winner, one who tallied 19 assists in the 2012/13 campaign. Philipp Lahm was Bayern captain before hanging up his boots in 2017, and had spent 15 years before that as the quintessential full-back in German, and indeed world, football. May overlap and send crosses into the opposition box.Provides support for the wide midfielder ahead of them.And for anyone who doubts that the 37-year-old is up to the traditional nitty-gritty of the position, it's worth remembering he has a record 204 shut-outs in the Bundesliga. When his team is in possession he is just as valuable, with distribution and technique honed from moonlighting in midfield in training. On the rare occasions that his club or national team defences are breached, Neuer races off his line to quell the danger. Neuer has the shot-stopping ability of anyone who has gone before him, but the term "sweeper-keeper" was effectively invented for the Bayern Munich man, who has revolutionised the position in a 17-year career which has brought 11 Bundesliga titles, two UEFA Champions Leagues and the 2014 FIFA World Cup with Germany. The best goalkeeper in the world, and arguably of all time. Only player who can use their hands in their 18-yard box.Wears gloves, and a different coloured jersey from teammates.Also organises the defence and builds play from the back.11 can also play on either wing and have to supply quality passes or shots in the attacking third.From Manuel Neuer to Harry Kane, the German top flight boasts some of the best players in the world in their positions. Top attacking midfielders in 2023: Alexia Putellas (Spain), Marta (Brazil), Jill Roord (Netherlands) No. 10 is usually known for their creative abilities in the advanced areas of the midfield, mostly as a passer, to generate assists to strikers and wingers. Top strikers in 2023: Sam Kerr (Australia), Ada Hegerberg (Norway), Alex Morgan (USA) No. 9, which is another hugely common one today. The player playing most advanced on the pitch in hunt for goals is a striker that is referred to as a No. Top box-to-box midfielders in 2023: Lina Magull (Germany), Lindsey Horan (USA), Grace Geyoro (France) No. They’re often called “box-to-box” midfielders because they’re adept at attacking and defending. 8 plays in center midfield and occupies areas a little more advanced than a No.
Top left wingers in 2023: Lieke Martens (Netherlands), Guro Reiten (Norway), Lauren Hemp (England) No. 7 could play on either wing and help put in crosses into the box to feed strikers or score goals themselves. Top defensive midfielders in 2023: Keira Walsh (England), Lena Oberdorf (Germany), Lia Walti (Switzerland) No.
Their job is to protect the backline, retain the ball and recycle possession if need be. 6 jersey refers to a defensive midfielder, also known as a holding midfielder. This one has evolved over time, but the No. Top center-backs in 2023: Wendie Renard (France), Irene Paredes (Spain), Millie Bright (England) No. Both are still pretty common among players. The two center-backs playing directly in front of the goalie would typically wear Nos. Top left backs in 2023: Fridolina Rolfo (Sweden), Selma Bacha (France), Katie McCabe (Ireland) Nos. You guessed it – they played as a defender on the left-hand flank. Top right backs in 2023: Lucy Bronze (England), Ellie Carpenter (Australia), Ona Batlle (Spain) No. The number-position combination here isn’t as common anymore. 2 kit was usually worn by a right-back, who played as a defender on the right-hand side of the field.
Moving right up to the positions in front of the goalkeeper, the No. What are the differences between women's and men's FIFA World Cups? No.