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Centre-back John Terry (right) closely marks centre-forward Didier Drogba.. The centre-back (also known as a central defender or centre-half, as the modern role of the centre-back arose from the centre-half position) defends in the area directly in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players, particularly centre-forwards, from scoring.
The term "wing-back" itself is gradually falling out of use as there is less of a distinction with the full-back roles in the modern game, especially when used in a 4–3–3 or 4–2–3–1 formation. [32] [35] The wing-back role is one of the most physically demanding positions in modern football.
A wingback (WB) is an offensive backfield position in American football. A wingback or flexback lines up off the line of scrimmage, generally a step behind, and outside of, a tight end. [1] [2] It is a versatile position, as the wingback may be called upon to block, take a handoff, or run downfield for a pass. [1]
This position is used in 3-4 formations, or goal line situations. Most nose tackles are 320-350 pounds, and are the biggest players on the roster. This position is the most physically demanding, due to being forced into constant double or triple teams, and needing enough speed to collapse the interior of the offensive line.
The wing-forwards will cover much ground and utilising speedy wing-forwards to run at defences is a common tactic. They operate from the midfield to the opposition's 45 metre line. The right wing-forward's main opposing player is the left wing-back and vice versa. Sometimes referred to as right/left half forward.
The skills needed for the left wing and right wing are similar, although left-footed players are usually played on the left wing as they can step and kick better off their left foot. [38] The winger on the blindside often "comes off the wing" to provide an extra man in the midfield, in the same way as would a full-back.
The following season, Quenda was fully integrated to the first team, where he was adapted to play as a right wing-back, despite being naturally a right winger, earning the praise of his manager Ruben Amorim, after impressing during the club's pre-season, stating that "he is very talented, very mature, and understands the game like an adult". [12]
Jeremie Agyekum Frimpong (born 10 December 2000) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a right winger or wing-back for Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen and the Netherlands national team. [4] He is regarded as one of the best wing-backs in the world. [5]