Soccer Positions

Study Notes

Goalkeeper (GK): responsible for preventing the opposing team from scoring
Defenders (DF): help the goalkeeper by defending the goal and blocking opponents' shots
- Center-back (CB): defends the goal and wins headers
- Full-back (FB): defends the wings and supports the midfield
Midfielders (MF): connect the defense and offense, maintaining possession and creating scoring opportunities
- Central midfielder (CM): controls the tempo and distributes the ball
- Winger (WG): supports the attack and provides width
Forwards (FW): score goals and create scoring opportunities
- Striker (ST): scores goals and holds up the ball
- Attacking midfielder (AM): creates scoring opportunities and scores goals

Captain: leads the team, communicates with the coach, and makes tactical decisions
Playmaker: creates scoring opportunities with vision and passing range
Target man: wins headers and holds up the ball to bring others into play

Traditional stadiums: built for football, with a focus on atmosphere and seating capacity
Multi-purpose stadiums: host various events, including concerts and athletics meets
State-of-the-art stadiums: feature advanced technology, comfort, and amenities

Seating capacity: varies from 10,000 to over 100,000
Pitch size: typically 100-110 meters long and 64-75 meters wide
Turf: natural grass or artificial turf, with some stadiums having hybrid surfaces
Roof and lighting: some stadiums have retractable roofs and advanced lighting systems
Amenities: include VIP suites, restaurants, and amenities for players and spectators

A goalkeeper's primary responsibility is to prevent the opposing team from scoring.
Defenders help the goalkeeper by defending the goal and blocking opponents' shots.
Center-backs are responsible for defending the goal and winning headers.
Full-backs defend the wings and support the midfield.
Midfielders connect the defense and offense, maintaining possession and creating scoring opportunities.
Central midfielders control the tempo and distribute the ball.
Wingers support the attack and provide width.
Forwards are responsible for scoring goals and creating scoring opportunities.
Strikers score goals and hold up the ball.
Attacking midfielders create scoring opportunities and score goals.

The captain leads the team, communicates with the coach, and makes tactical decisions.
A playmaker creates scoring opportunities with vision and passing range.
A target man wins headers and holds up the ball to bring others into play.

Traditional stadiums are built for football, focusing on atmosphere and seating capacity.
Multi-purpose stadiums host various events, including concerts and athletics meets.
State-of-the-art stadiums feature advanced technology, comfort, and amenities.

Seating capacity varies from 10,000 to over 100,000.
Pitch size is typically 100-110 meters long and 64-75 meters wide.
Turf can be natural grass, artificial turf, or a hybrid surface.
Some stadiums have retractable roofs and advanced lighting systems.
Amenities include VIP suites, restaurants, and facilities for players and spectators.