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A football team is built from four position groups, explore each role below, or click any pin on the pitch to see the most valuable players in that role. 93,360 profiles, 19 distinct positions.

Goalkeeper

The last line of defence, the only player allowed to use their hands, and only inside the penalty area. Reads the game, commands the box, distributes play.

Goalkeeper 10,276
Stops shots, claims crosses, starts attacks. Often a side's most decisive player on a bad day.

DEF

Defenders

Stop attacks before they become shots. Win duels, intercept, cover space. Modern full-backs also overlap and supply width.

Centre-Back 15,074
Central defender. Strong in the air, organises the back line, marks the opposition striker.
Right-Back 6,502
Defends the right flank, overlaps to deliver crosses, tracks opposing wingers.
Left-Back 6,116
Mirror of the right-back on the left. Often the team's main crossing outlet.
Sweeper 28
Free defender behind the line. Rare today, modern football pushed the role into "ball-playing centre-back".

MID

Midfielders

Connect defence and attack. Win the ball back, set the tempo, create chances. Most tactical variety lives here.

Defensive Midfield 6,999
Sits in front of the defence, screens, intercepts, recycles possession.
Central Midfield 9,546
Box-to-box. Drives play forward, drops back to defend, the engine of the team.
Attacking Midfield 5,821
The "ten". Plays between the lines, threads through-balls, creates for the strikers.
Right Midfield 1,545
Wide midfielder on the right, covers the whole flank up and down.
Left Midfield 1,314
Same role on the left side. Often paired with an overlapping full-back.

ATT

Attackers

Finish moves and score goals. Stretch defences with runs, hold the ball up, drift wide to create space.

Centre-Forward 12,070
Main striker. Operates centrally, finishes chances, leads the line.
Second Striker 786
Plays just off the main forward, half-striker, half-creator.
Right Winger 4,790
Attacks from the right, cuts inside on the left foot or hugs the touchline to cross.
Left Winger 4,756
Mirror on the left. Often the side's biggest goal threat after the striker.

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