Central Midfielder (CM)

Primary Role:

• Connect defense and attack, controlling the flow of the game.

Responsibilities:

1. Ball Retention: Maintain possession under pressure.
2. Passing: Distribute the ball accurately to all areas of the field.
3. Defensive Support: Drop back to help the defense.
4. Attacking Support: Push forward to assist or score.

Tactics:

• Box-to-Box: Operate across the entire field.
• Quick Transitions: Move the ball rapidly from defense to attack.
• Press Resistance: Hold onto the ball when pressed.

Key Skills:

• Passing Range: Short, long, and through-ball accuracy.
• Stamina: Covering the pitch tirelessly.
• Dribbling: Retaining possession in tight spaces