| Intro | | | | equally skilled defensive players, and to get the ball |
| Are you wondering which soccer position is right for | | | | past a goalie who is watching them like a hawk. |
| you? Are you a coach who is looking for a set of | | | | Goalkeeper |
| rules to help you build a more effective team? While | | | | The ideal goal keeper has superior reflexes and an |
| there are no hard and fast laws for choosing the | | | | even better attention span. They must be able to |
| right soccer position, each has a unique set of | | | | see through the trickiest plays and be prepared for |
| necessary qualities that can be used to find the right | | | | surprises. This is a position for a very intelligent |
| player. Here are the most common positions as well | | | | player, but because of the high physical demands of |
| as the particular qualities they require. | | | | the position they must also be extremely fit. |
| Fullback | | | | Still stymied by the different soccer positions? There |
| These defensive players are usually fast players who | | | | are a few other things to consider whether you are |
| are good at marking. They are able to focus on | | | | a player looking for a place to use your unique gifts |
| several activities at the same time and can watch | | | | to their best advantage or a coach placing players in |
| the ball as well as the opponent they are guarding. | | | | the positions. First, the position a player prefers is not |
| Defensive Midfielder | | | | necessarily the one in which they are the best-in |
| This position sees a lot of action, so the player | | | | fact, it rarely is so. Therefore, one complication is |
| should have incredible stamina and be able to pass | | | | that both preferences and abilities have to be |
| and receive with accuracy. | | | | considered when choosing a position. Also, the |
| Offensive Midfielder | | | | requirements for each position change from team to |
| The offensive midfielder is a well rounded | | | | team. |
| multi-tasker whose key role is to get the ball to the | | | | The beauty of soccer is that there are a diverse |
| forwards. On a crowded field with opposing players | | | | number of skills needed and therefore a place for |
| at every turn, this can require some tricky footwork | | | | every type of player. Becoming the star soccer |
| and an impressive bag of tricks. Offensive midfielders | | | | player you want to be may be as simple as making a |
| are good at controlling the ball and able to "think | | | | 'resume' of your strong points and matching it with |
| outside the box" to achieve their goal. | | | | the qualities needed by each position. However, no |
| Outside Midfielder | | | | amount of contemplation will replace actual |
| Also known as a "winger". These players have to | | | | experience on the field. Indeed, the best way to find |
| move the ball great distances and are usually skilled | | | | the particular position that is right for you is to give |
| at the dribbling and crossing this requires. | | | | several of them a try and see where you have the |
| Forward | | | | most success. Many of the most successful soccer |
| This position requires a good runner and a great ball | | | | players tried several different positions before finding |
| handler. They often have to outrun and outmaneuver | | | | the one that was right for them. |