#1 - GOALKEEPER
Technical
- First Touch and passing equivalent to outfield players
- Chooses appropriate catching/handling/parrying technique as needed
- Controlled & effective footwork for positioning– sprint, crossover, sidestep
Tactical
- Provide the correct distribution necessary for the situation and to the receiving players strong side
- Understand the tempo needed at certain points during the game
- Ensure that the starting position is correct in relation to the ball on the field
Physical
- Have excellent range of movement in each joint
- Have excellent explosive power in order to reach shots
- Have excellent reflexes, balance, speed & agility
- Be physically prepared to expect and deal with contact with other players
Psychological
- Relay information and communication accurately to teammates
- Focus with optimal execution for large periods of time
- Have excellent decision making skills
- Be courageous in making decisions
#2/3 - Full back
Technical
- Excellent Running with the Ball and ability to beat a defender in 1 v1
- Excellent at blocking crosses and intercepting passes
- Be strong at tackling
- Have excellent technique of crossing the ball
Tactical
- Requires excellent understanding of both defending and attacking Principles of Play
- Able to recognize and execute the moments of transition
- Always be available to receive from goalkeeper
- Understand and execute strong patterns of play with Attacking Midfielders and Winger
Physical
- Have a high level of stamina in order to cover both attacking and defensive roles of the position
- Have a excellent acceleration speed to beat defenders and to not be beaten by attackers
- Strong core and upper body strength to win challenges
- Have excellent explosive power to jump and win aerial duals
Psychological
- Be determined to win battle against opposing player
- Be prepared and excited to do both the defending and attacking roles
- Understand that the hard work you put in can go unnoticed
#4/5 - Center back
Technical
- Has excellent timing for intercepting the ball and making tackles
- Knows the difference between defending and not winning the ball by delaying and denying time & space
- Receiving the ball under pressure and executing skills necessary to play out from the back
- Can execute the skill of heading the ball in different situations
Tactical
- Able to organize the rest of the defenders and the Defensive Centre Midfielder to the picture in front of them
- Understands the process of knowing when to dribble and penetrate and when to pass
- Able to recognize when to be compact and when to be opened up
Physical
- Be strong in tackles to make sure that you defend our goal and win the ball
- Be strong in aerial duels, win the ball and deal with the contact which will follow
- Have a excellent level of recovery speed to deal with 1v1 situations
Psychological
- Aware that you are expected to receive the ball in tight situations in order to play out from the back
- Recover well from mistakes
- Organizes defensive shape
- Communicate with other defenders
#6 - Center Defensive Midfielder
Technical
- Be able to deliver long, accurate passes to switch the play and start an attack
- Have excellent technique to play 1 or 2 touch in order to maintain possession
- Capable of manipulating the ball in almost any manner using various body parts, techniques and maneuvers
- Possesses excellent passing accuracy, range & timing
- Have a excellent understanding of tackling
Tactical
- Understand when to drop into the defensive line to create passing option
- Be able to anticipate the game and have a high level of tactical awareness
- Have excellent movement off the ball to creating passing options to receive
- Understands how to manage the tempo of the game
Physical
- Be very strong when challenging for the ball with both with feet and head
- Very high level of Stamina in order to make recovery runs and get up and down the field
- Have high level of explosiveness to jump and win headers
Psychological
- Be and excellent communicator for the team
- Lead by example through high work rate and willingness to the necessary work
- Can be a coach on the field instructing players around them how to play, where to play and when
- Strong desire to mentally and physically control the game
- Ability to evaluate risk v reward
#8/10 - Attacking Midfielder
Technical
- Capable of using ball mastery skills in almost any manner using various body parts, techniques and maneuvers
- Possesses excellent passing accuracy, range & timing placing the ball exactly where goal-scorers want it
- Excellent crossing, shooting and volleying technique
- Excellent set-piece delivery from corners and free-kicks
Tactical
- Constantly looking to receive the ball and rarely loses possession
- Adopts positions between defensive lines
- Excellent timing of movement and runs into space
- Understands where the half spaces are in order to find dangerous positions to receive
Physical
- High levels of stamina to keep creating attacking opportunities, but also to defend opposition attacking moments
- Strong acceleration with and without the ball
- Excellent mobility to allow for quick turns, changes of direction, body swerves, fakes and dummies
- High levels of agility, balance and coordination
Psychological
- Have high standards
- Be proactive by always thinking two or 3 phases ahead of the play
- Is as motivated by an assist as scoring a goal
- Very creative to make chances for the forwards and yourself
#7/11 - Winger
Technical
- Is able to manipulate the ball in a variety of manners using various skill moves, fakes and turns
- Able to beat a defender 1v1
- Possesses excellent technique when striking the ball on goal or crossing the ball for a team mate
Tactical
- Tactically aware of role when team is in possession and out of possession and transitional moments
- Can generally play on either flank and also as a backup Striker
- Able to recognize space and times runs into space
- Arrives at the back post to pose a threat when opposite winger is attacking
Physical
- Speed and acceleration is a must
- Outstanding agility, balance and coordination – able to produce body swerves, feints and dummies at high speeds, stop and turn/change direction with ease (high acceleration and deceleration)
- High level of stamina, need to counter press when out of possession and track opposition full backs when defending
Psychological
- Very creative and flamboyant player typically
- Will demand the ball at all times
- Confident in 1 v1 vs opposing defenders
- Has continued high level of self belief and confident of their ability
#9 - Center Forward
Technical
- Excellent striking of the ball using various techniques combining power and accuracy from dead ball, moving ball and volleying situations
- Able to disguise intended shot to put off defenders and goalkeepers
- Excellent heading technique
Tactical
- Ability to choose the correct shooting technique at the right time and position on the field
- Tactical awareness of when to hold up the ball and bring in players or to quickly turn and shoot
- Have high level of understanding of when to drop deep to create opposite movement
- Excellent timing and angle of runs
- Able to create space and lose defenders
- Able to understand role out of possession and when pressing
Physical
- Have exceptional power for shooting, accelerating and jumping
- High acceleration rate to get in behind defensive line
- High level of stamina and be able to maintain close to top speeds throughout the full game
- Have very high level of strong core strength and balance to hold the ball up and hold off defenders
Psychological
- High level of composure in finishing when 1v1
- High levels of self belief and willingness to keep going
- Determination to work hard to create opportunities for themselves or the team
- Can be a natural leader and understand the reliance upon themselves within games
- Have good communication skills in order to constantly tell teammates where and when you want the ball