Soccer Positions by Numbers - Roles and Player Examples

Traditionally, positions on the field have been referred to by a standard naming convention like Forward, Midfielder, Defender, etc. Recently, the Numbering System is used more frequently. This video explains the rationale behind the numbers and provides player examples for each position.

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[fatbelly]

The numbering system made logical sense in the old 2-3-5 formation

[diegomaugeri]

Number ten has always been a very versatile role: Pelé, Maradona, Platini, Zidane. Playmakers who could score tons of goals as well as leading a counter attack from their own box.

[staceywilson]

Thanks! I recently made the top team for my age group, the coach and other players would be using these kinds of numbers to describe positions on the field and I would be very confused on what they are talking about. So thanks for helping me understand what my coach and teammates are talking about :)

[tjmul]

WOW! The Best explanation of Numbering System I have seen. Thank You!

[GeorgeJImenez]

Trying to learn more about soccer and getting ready to play the new Captain Tsubasa game for Ps4! And this video helped explaining the positions and numbers!

[proxsin]

So I was playing in messi's position for years

[mkelly]

Excellent video - each roll explained really well, all makes for a better understanding when watching football on TV . Q: can you explain the 'false 9 role' in detail and give examples of players who you think do that roll really well ?

[reachprasanna]

This is extremely well explained. Thank you.

[tainoloco]

In my opinion 4 4 2 is the best formation in football and if your team has two AMAZING central midfielders, then that’ll be way better than usual

[kcammo]

Great video, very well explained👍Will you be doing any videos on the different player roles? (e.g. Regista, Libero, Trequartista etc)

[yasmine]

Great video with great explanation, really helped me for this year's World Cup! Thank you!
Answer to your question:
Love #10 Luka Modriç. :)

[chochonubcake]

I've been wondering why Messi passes the ball so much, instead of taking the goal himself. Now I get it: that's his job. Thanks for the explanation!

[SantoValentino]

Perfect explanation for an American. Thanks

[sophiegrant]

Brilliant video thanks, am trying to understand positions better because I always play lw and I don't know any other position or how to play those positions

[jumbo]

American football should be called Soccer. Not another way around.

[seanm]

Him: Some examples of number 6s NGolo Kante: hold me beer

[amjadhalim]

Modern keepers should participate more in the game as a sweeper-keeper. Like Edwin van der Saar and Manuel Neuer

[chuchubegodanaTV]

Messi would better be described by the false 9 role.

[widiyannuryadi]

thank you for the explanation, now i understand for positioning of football

[silvioito]

Funny to associate it as fixed roles but I always considered as below. It helps to associate strategies and player styles but not mandatory to be in real life game.

1 GK
2 DR / MR
3-4 = CB
5 Defensive mid central, can be the cb according to team formation
6 DL / ML
8 mid central; helps both in defense and attacking, the one called box-to-box.
7 winger position, no matter the left or right side. The one that will run to cross the balls. In a 4-4-2 formation he'll be the MR or ML
9 the attack whatever style is.

10 Usually the most offensive midfielder, playmaker, dribbling, the maestro.
11 can be winger, or second striker based on the team formation.