Ah, Football Manager. The best sporting game ever made, at least in my humble opinion. As infuriating as it can be at times, Football Manager is a soccer […]
The Sweeper Keeper: Effective?
Defenders will accept all the help they can get to prevent the opposition from scoring. That help usually comes in the form of midfielders dropping deeper, but are […]
How to Use a Ball-Winning Midfielder
As we watch Kevin De Bruyne or Luka Modric thread sumptuous passes through defenses for their strikers to feed on weekly, it’s no surprise so many kids out […]
The Role of a Box-to-Box Midfielder
One of the most crucial positions within any soccer team is in the center of the midfield. You will often hear that midfield battles can be won and […]
What are Ball-Playing Defenders?
Remember the adage “If in doubt, kick it out” that was drilled into us as kids?” Does it even apply anymore? That depends on who you ask. As […]
The Role of the Advanced Forward Explained
Using an advanced forward in soccer can be advantageous, but it depends on how you set your team up. Therefore, you need to think carefully about how you […]
What is a Pressing Forward in Soccer?
There are lots of ways to deploy a central striker, and utilizing a pressing forward in soccer is one of them. But what exactly is a pressing forward? […]
The Role of the Carrilero Explained
The artistry and flair associated with Spanish soccer has been a joy to watch for decades, producing some of the best the game has offered. One role which […]
Raumdeuter in Soccer: Worth Deploying?
The days of the classic 4-4-2 being to automatic formation to select as a head coach are gone. Instead, savvy managers now look for creative ways to create […]
What is a Mezzala in Soccer?
The Italians have given us so much in soccer over the years. Some of the greatest players and managers have hailed from this corner of Europe, not to […]