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Forward (association football)

In the sport of association football, a forward (alternatively known as a attacker) is an outfield position which primarily plays further up the pitch than midfielders and defenders. As with any attacking player, the role of the forward relies heavily on being able to create space for attack. Their advanced position and limited defensive responsibilities…

Second striker, Winger & False 9

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Centre-forward

Striker

Second striker

Inside forward

Winger

False 9

Target forward

Striker combinations

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Forward (association football)

Nodes146
Edges145
Triples9
Avg. degree1.99
Density0.013699
Components1

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role centre-forward striker ball forward players team position used forwards football attacking player false also play strikers second inside create

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Peléinstance ofwhich is frequently worn by more creative deep-lying forwards0.80text
and occasionally with numbers 7instance ofwhich is frequently worn by more creative deep-lying forwards0.80text
11instance ofwhich is frequently worn by more creative deep-lying forwards0.80text
which are often associated with wingersinstance ofwhich is frequently worn by more creative deep-lying forwards0.80text
Dennis Bergkampinstance ofthe former role is exemplified by players0.80text
high-pressinginstance ofStrikers can be involved in tactics0.80text
cutting out passing lanesinstance ofStrikers can be involved in tactics0.80text
defending set piecesinstance ofStrikers can be involved in tactics0.80text
and tracking backinstance ofStrikers can be involved in tactics0.80text

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