The typical 1-4-2-3-1 formation that we will be playing.

Numbers have been assigned to the positions to help explain what each position.

Note: Goalkeeper is the 1 starting in the back.

#1 Goalkeeper

Technically proficient

Solid technical passing abilities

Strong distribution decisions

Gifted athlete

#2&3 Outside Backs (Right & Left)

Ability to play great long service

Strong at defending 1 vs. 1

Speedy player able to cover ground on the flanks

Solid technical passing abilities

#4&5 Center Backs (Left & Right)

Consistent players who are organizers and leaders

Tall and Strong

Ability to cover ground � especially laterally and vertically

Technically strong defensively

Strong tackler

Strong in the air

#6 Holding Center Midfielder - HCM

High work rate

Ability to keep the ball (vision and technical passing)

Tactically astute

Strong in air

Strong tackler

#8 Center Midfielder

Endless work rate � speed and endurance

Good leadership and organization

Creative playmaker

Good in air

Long range finishing ability

Ability to provide defensive pressure

#7&11 Winger (Right & Left)

Very fit

High Work Rate

Ability to make long runs and recover

Strong 1 vs 1 attacking ability

Flank service

Long range shooting

#10 Attacking Center Midfielder - ACM

Finishing ability

Clinical passing in final third to create scoring opportunities

Strong 1 vs 1 in final third

Makes play predictable through putting pressure on defense

#9 Forward

Ability to play with back to the goal

Creativity and technical finishing abilities

Strong and tough

Understands when to go 1v1 or when to hold up and wait for attacking help/support