center backs
Central defensive players
Center backs are defensive players in soccer positioned centrally in front of the goalkeeper.
Their primary job is stopping opposing attackers and clearing the ball from dangerous areas.
Most formations use two center backs working as a pair, though some employ three.
Also called central defenders.
The center backs struggled with the striker's pace all match.
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