centre back
Central defensive player
Centre back is a defensive position in football (soccer), located in the middle of the back line.
The centre back's primary role is to stop opposing attackers and clear the ball from danger.
Teams typically play with two centre backs, though some formations use three.
Also spelled center back in American English.
Indicating with symbols
- tacklingForcefully stopping an opponent
- interceptionSeizing something in transit
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
- headerTop line of document
block · challenge · aerial · anticipation · positioning · reading · timing · distribution
One who cleans floors
- stopperClosure for an opening
- defenderOne who guards another
- backlineRearmost defensive players
- rearguardTroops protecting retreating forces
fullback · goalkeeper · midfield · libero · centreback · partnership · pairing · left-footed
Defending assigned individual
- zonalRelating to districts
- formationCreation or arrangement
- pressingRequiring immediate attention
- offside trapTactical defensive maneuver
counterattack · transition · set-piece · organization · communication · leadership · captaincy · shape
Spiked sports shoes
- shin guardsProtective lower leg coverings
- jerseyKnitted pullover garment
- shortsAbbreviated lower garments
- socksCloth foot coverings
boots · headgear · knee brace · ankle tape
marking
Indicating with symbols
- tacklingForcefully stopping an opponent
- interceptionSeizing something in transit
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
header · block · challenge · aerial · anticipation · positioning · reading · timing · distribution · passing
sweeper
One who cleans floors
rearguard · fullback · goalkeeper · midfield · libero · centreback · partnership · pairing · left-footed · right-footed
man-marking
Defending assigned individual
offside trap · counterattack · transition · set-piece · organization · communication · leadership · captaincy · shape · compactness
cleats
Spiked sports shoes
- shin guardsProtective lower leg coverings
- jerseyKnitted pullover garment
- shortsAbbreviated lower garments
socks · boots · headgear · knee brace · ankle tape
centre backstriker
One who hits targets
centre forward · number nine · target man · forward · attacker
centre backfull-back
Backfield ball carrier
wing-back · left-back · right-back · winger
centre, center, back, central, centrally, centrality, centrist, centrism, centric