center-back
Central defensive player
A center-back is a defensive player in soccer positioned in the middle of the back line, primarily responsible for stopping opposing attackers and protecting the goal.
Teams typically field two center-backs who work together to mark strikers and clear the ball from danger: The center-back headed away the cross.
Also spelled centre-back in British English.
One who guards another
- sweeperOne who cleans floors
- stopperClosure for an opening
- fullbackBlocking backfield position
- backlineRearmost defensive players
rearguard · libero · partnership · pairing · left-footed · right-footed · depth · rotation
Gear or takedown
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
- interceptionSeizing something in transit
- headerTop line of document
- blockSolid mass, or impede
challenge · last-ditch · ball-playing · distribution · switch · carry
Indicating with symbols
- zonalRelating to districts
- man-to-manDirect and honest
- pressingRequiring immediate attention
- compactnessState of being compressed
cover · positioning · anticipation · communication · formation · organization · transition · counterattack
Consistently performing as expected
- solidFirm matter state
- resilientAble to recover quickly
- commandingExerting strong authority
- dominantHaving superior influence
composed · awareness · strength · pace · aggression · leadership · timing · concentration
defender
One who guards another
backline · rearguard · libero · partnership · pairing · left-footed · right-footed · depth · rotation · substitute
tackle
Gear or takedown
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
- interceptionSeizing something in transit
- headerTop line of document
block · challenge · last-ditch · ball-playing · distribution · switch · carry
marking
Indicating with symbols
- zonalRelating to districts
- man-to-manDirect and honest
- pressingRequiring immediate attention
compactness · cover · positioning · anticipation · communication · formation · organization · transition · counterattack · shape
reliable
Consistently performing as expected
- solidFirm matter state
- resilientAble to recover quickly
- commandingExerting strong authority
dominant · composed · awareness · strength · pace · aggression · leadership · timing · concentration · physicality
cleats
Spiked sports shoes
- defensedefense, defending, protecting, protection, security
- back linedefender, fullback, sweeper, libero, rearguard
center-backstriker
One who hits targets
forward · number nine · attacker · target man · attacking midfielder
center-backwinger
Side-positioned team member
wing-back · full-back · left-back · left winger · right-back
back, center, central, background, backbone, backs, centers, quarterback, backhand