left backs
Wing-side defensive players
Left backs are defensive players in football (soccer) who operate on the left side of the back line.
The position combines defensive duties—marking wingers, blocking crosses—with attacking responsibilities, overlapping down the flank to support the offense.
Modern left backs are expected to contribute both defensively and going forward: He's one of the best left backs in the Premier League.
- runMove swiftly on foot
- tackleGear or takedown
- defenderOne who guards another
- fullbackBlocking backfield position
- positionLocation or stance
mark · clearance · football · pitch · wide areas · cover · interception · soccer · block · overlap · flank · halfback · crossing · kick · dead ball · set piece · wings · pass