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The Role of the Center Midfielder

Defending

Here is what you will find in this guide:

  • The roles and responsibilities of a holding midfielder when your team is defending
  • A look at the three types of center midfielders
  • The differences between a defensive midfielder and a holding midfielder
  • How to use your center midfielder as a deep lying playmaker
  • How the center midfielder can provide cover to attacking midfielders  
  • How to use a center midfielder in different formations and systems of play

The center midfielder has numerous functions including, being a link player between the defenders and forwards, act as a pivot player when your team is in possession, supporting attacking situations, and more.

Teams with all formations including the 4-3-3, 3-5-2, 4-4-2, 4-2-3-1, and others can all play with an defending center midfielder.

How you use your center midfielder when defending can give your team and tactics much more flexibility and allows for a better defending foundation.  Check it out and see how the pro's play with an center midfielder when defending.

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