centreback
Last line protection
A centreback is a defensive player in football (soccer) positioned in the middle of the backline, responsible for blocking attacks and marking opposing strikers.
Also spelled as two words or hyphenated: centre-back, centre back.
The American spelling is centerback.
Teams typically field two centrebacks, though some formations use three.
One who cleans floors
- stopperClosure for an opening
- backlineRearmost defensive players
- fullbackBlocking backfield position
- wingbackChair with projecting sides
defensive · formation · marking · man-to-man · zonal · positioning · organizing · aerial
Forcefully stopping an opponent
- headingDirectional course traveled
- readingInterpreting written text
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
communication · decision-making · leadership · captaincy · vision · distribution · passing · composure
Able to recover quickly
- robustStrong and durable
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- imposingImpressively grand in scale
- formidableInspiring fear or respect
dominant · powerful · tall · strong · athletic · aerial · commanding · presence
Unwavering loyal supporter
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
- grittyCoarse or courageous
- solidFirm matter state
staunch · relentless · uncompromising · composed · focused · disciplined · brave · courageous
sweeper
One who cleans floors
wingback · defensive · formation · marking · man-to-man · zonal · positioning · organizing · aerial · clearance
tackling
Forcefully stopping an opponent
- headingDirectional course traveled
- readingInterpreting written text
- anticipationState of awaiting something
awareness · communication · decision-making · leadership · captaincy · vision · distribution · passing · composure · timing
resilient
Able to recover quickly
formidable · dominant · powerful · tall · strong · athletic · aerial · commanding · presence · pace
stalwart
Unwavering loyal supporter
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
- grittyCoarse or courageous
solid · staunch · relentless · uncompromising · composed · focused · disciplined · brave · courageous · determined
centrebackcentre-forward
Lead attacking position
striker · centre forward · number nine · forward · attacker
centrebackwinger
Side-positioned team member
left winger · right winger · fullback · wingback · left-back
centre, center, back, backs, backed, backing, backer, backmost, centred