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high-pressure, this tactic is employed when the opposing team without the ball will defend the team all the way to their back line of defenders so that they have little area to pass or perform play buildup. Strikers will usually be at the forefront of this high-pressing movement and will attempt to direct ball movement. As part of this high-pressing technique, they can also cut out passing lanes. This means that they will position their bodies in-between an outside defender and central defender or midfielders and center defenders so that the opposing player is not able to pass the ball or make a play. By performing this method, they can effectively force the opposing team to one area of the pitch and create better opportunities for the opposing team to turn the ball over. They are heavily used in the "delay, coverage, balance, and concentration principles of football" through a variety of methods. According to the delay principle of defense in football is the idea that players should disturb the ball holder and block passing lanes, which is done in high-pressing and closing down. Closing down is the ability of a player to very quickly start defending the opposing player with the ball. This usually falls under the concentration principle of football, so strikers must be able to start defending the opposing team very high up in the opposing half. Although many believe strikers are not very involved in defensive strategies, they greatly help with "gathering defense to protect vital zones from progression of offensive actions, direct play to less vital zones, and allow for a regain of ball possession."
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either foot as well as their head (which is less common, seeing as many second strikers are diminutive creative players), as this will lead to a good scoring percentage on attempts on goal and give their team an advantage offensively. Although they are often deployed in a free role, and given "licence to roam", and either run forward, or drop further back in order to pick up the ball in deeper areas, giving them more time and space in possession, second or support strikers do not tend to get as involved in the orchestration of attacks as the number 10, nor do they bring as many other players into play, since they do not share the burden of responsibility, functioning predominantly in a supporting role as
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may create more opportunities such as passing the ball backwards and creating space by moving around defenders, making combination plays with a "false 9", midfielders, or wingers, or turning and facing the goal and attempting to score by dribbling or shooting. Because of their strength and physicality, target forwards may be defended against by
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occasionally been colloquially referred to as the centre-forward role, however, two more variations of this old type of player have developed: the second, or shadow, or support, or auxiliary striker and, in what is in fact a distinct position unto its own, the number 10; the former role is exemplified by players such as
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drag defenders out of position, congest the midfield and give their team a numerical advantage in this area, so that they can dominate possession in the middle of the pitch and create chances for the forwards; this position also leaves space for full-backs to make overlapping attacking runs up the flank.
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for a less versatile centre-forward, is more suited to playing in the second striker role. This player should also be able to position themselves well in order to receive passes and subsequently either create or finish off a goalscoring opportunity. They should also be capable of finishing well with
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will play a long ball to the striker, either in the air or ground. The target forward usually has perfected their ability to provide first touches of the ball on all areas of the body. They will control the ball and provide holdup, which allows their teammates to transition forward. From here, they
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until they got an opportunity to move past them toward goal. Key attributes for a false 9 are similar to those of a deep-lying striker: dribbling ability to take advantage of space between the lines, good short passing ability to link up with the midfield and vision to play through teammates making
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The "false winger" or "seven-and-a-half" is instead a label which has been used to describe a type of player who normally plays centrally, but who instead is deployed out wide on paper; during the course of a match, however, they will move inside and operate in the centre of the pitch, in order to
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is an offensive player located in a wide position near the touchlines. They can be classified as forwards, considering their origin as the old "outside-forward" position, and continue to be termed as such in most parts of the world, especially in Latin and Dutch football cultures. However, in the
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system; although Cruyff was a prolific goalscorer in this position, he also frequently dropped deep to confuse his markers and orchestrate attacks, or moved out onto the wing in order to create space for other teammates' runs, which has led certain pundits to compare this role retroactively as a
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who can either follow the false 9, leaving space behind them for onrushing midfielders, forwards or wingers to exploit, or leaving the false 9 to have time and space to dribble or pick out a pass. The term comes from the traditional number for centre-forwards (nine), and the fact that normally a
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was popularly used in the late nineteenth and first half of the twentieth centuries. The inside forwards would support the centre-forward, running and making space in the opposition defence, and, as the passing game developed, supporting him with passes. The role is broadly analogous to the
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Although the striker is mainly an offensive position in many cases, they still play critical roles for defense that are often overlooked. Strikers can be involved in tactics such as high-pressing, cutting out passing lanes, defending set pieces, and tracking back (mostly for wingers). For
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called his team into pre-season training two weeks early to try the new tactic. Manchester City lost their first game using the system 5–0, but as the players became more used to the system it started to become more successful. Using the system
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usage, the defensive duties of the winger have been usually confined to pressing the opposition fullbacks when they have the ball. Otherwise, a winger will drop closer to the midfield to make themself available, should their team win back the ball.
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out of position. The role can also be compared to the false role in which
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from the left flank onto the right wing, initially against the player's wishes. This allowed him to cut into the centre and shoot or cross with his left foot. Another example of a successful inverted winger partnership was
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confidently with either foot, possess great power and accuracy, and have the ability to link-up with teammates and pass the ball under pressure in breakaway situations. While many strikers wear the number 9 shirt, such as
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from wide positions and, to a lesser extent, to beat defenders and score from close range. They are usually some of the quickest players in the team and usually have good dribbling skills as well. In Dutch, Spanish and
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3–1. The following year City again reached the final where they played
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3387:"Alex Morgan and Abby Wambach Renew Partnership and Revive U.S. Hopes"
2355:"Cristiano Ronaldo evolving into an effective striker for Real Madrid"
1814:["Del Piero is a 9 and a half" Like Baggio was for Platini].
1250:
1234:
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system from the 1930s featured attacking wingers or outside forwards.
3049:"Great Team Tactics: Francesco Totti, Roma and the First False Nine"
2965:"30 years on - Leeds United legend Don Revie remembered in pictures"
2597:"ANALYSIS-Soccer-Van Gaal's tactical wits edge battle of the bosses"
2489:"Thomas Müller: the most under-appreciated player in world football"
1967:"AdTech Ad Roberto Baggio:| 'Allenare l'Italia? Non si sa mai'"
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epitomizes this role so much so that a tactic was named after him –
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2–3–5 formation: the inside forwards (red) flank the centre-forward.
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often used a large, physical, and prolific player as a traditional
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as a second striker on many occasions, playing behind the number 9.
2739:"Understanding roles in Football Manager (and real life) (part 1)"
1845:[Dribbling and shooting. This is the music of Djorkaeff].
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3244:"Didier Drogba: 5 Reasons Real Madrid Shouldn't Sign the Ivorian"
2938:"The Revie final: how the Don glowed quietly for Manchester City"
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be able to switch roles at a moment's notice, between the first (
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was a variation on the tactics used by the Hungarians, involving
3349:"Dzeko explains why he wasn't always happy playing for Man City"
3271:"The real Didier Drogba is back, mean and motivated for Chelsea"
2382:"Ronaldo vs. Messi: the case for Ronaldo as world's best player"
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plays as the advanced forward on the right or left wing – as an
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normally include one to three forwards. For example, the common
905:, a role which was similar to that of the modern false 9 role.
3692:"Holistic soccer profile by position: a theoretical framework"
1760:"The Question: What is a playmaker's role in the modern game?"
1044:. Another example of a striker who played in this position is
161:, one of the two centre-forwards that day wore the number 9 –
2516:"Roberto Soldado perfectly anchors AVB's 'vertical' football"
1588:"Mystery solved: Why do the best soccer players wear No. 10?"
3417:"Abby Wambach, Alex Morgan form impressive duo for US women"
3373:"FIFA Classic Player: Cruyff. The Netherlands' Grand Master"
2682:"The Tactical Evolution of Arsenal Midfielder Santi Cazorla"
2155:"The Greatest Second Strikers / Inside Forwards of All Time"
1425:"Identifying football players who create and generate space"
2436:"Are Real Madrid ready for life without Cristiano Ronaldo?"
688:. This role is somewhat comparable to what is known as the
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Mota, Tomás; Silva, Rui; Clemente, Filipe Manuel (2023).
3525:"Liverpool end season with Champions League goals record"
3019:"Rodgers aims to follow Guardiola on Johan Cruyff's path"
2237:(in Italian). Treccani: Enciclopedia dello Sport (2002).
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Speed as a necessity to produce effective counter-attacks
3473:"Messi, Suárez and Neymar Jr end season with 131 goals"
1311:. During the height of their success with Spanish team
3447:"MOTD Kickabout - 7 of MSN's most mind-boggling stats"
3217:"Didier Drogba: Striker's Time in Chelsea Was Special"
3324:
Soccer Strategies: Defensive and Attacking Strategies
2889:"Complete Guide to the False 9 and Who Plays It Best"
1906:[Ronaldo and Djorkaeff never the same pair].
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as a man of reference. When Pedernera transferred to
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centre-forward traditionally stayed near the line of
2829:"The engine driver of La Máquina and El Ballet Azul"
1812:""Del Piero è un 9 e mezzo" Come Baggio per Platini"
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typically played the center forward position, while
800:, in 1934. In South America, in 1941, River Plate's
2802:"Building the Ideal False Nine for the Modern Era"
2709:"Versatile Mandzukic becomes Juve's secret weapon"
1934:
1701:"The Essence of the Number 10: A Beginner's Guide"
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1479:"Is Barcelona's alternative shape really a 4–2–4?"
1218:(16 goals) as the most goals scored by any duo in
1190:(16 goals) as the most goals scored by any duo in
1168:– such as Roberto Baggio or Alessandro Del Piero.
1032:winners, with the former having played the entire
640:In recent years there has been a trend of playing
449:(literally "half-winger", not to be confused with
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2463:"Bale and Ronaldo comparisons not so ridiculous"
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816:took his place. A false 9 was also utilised by
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3499:"Paris Saint-Germain smash group stage record"
2859:"9 Best False Nines in World Football History"
2294:. Archived from the original on 8 January 2015
1994:
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2772:"Football Tactics for Beginners: The False 9"
1875:[Inter tests the little jewel Owen].
1257:scored a record-breaking number of goals for
736:has also been used in this role on occasion.
673:, on the right and left flanks respectively.
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1843:"Dribbling e tiro. È la musica di Djorkaeff"
820:at the beginning of the 1950s, with striker
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946:as a false 9 in several matches, including
1904:"Ronaldo e Djorkaeff mai la stessa coppia"
541:Good dribbling and circumventing defenders
40:(no. 16, in white) and is about to take a
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3184:Vocalelli, Alessandro (4 December 2019).
3155:"Dopo Belotti, la B del Toro è Berenguer"
2776:The False 9 – Football Tactics Simplified
2409:"Cristiano Ronaldo's rise at Real Madrid"
2125:"Segundo atacante: uma posição em desuso"
1873:"l' Inter fa l' esame al gioiellino Owen"
1285:, dubbed the "Fab Four" (in reference to
550:Quickness in deception to pass a defender
36:The forward (no. 10, in red) is past the
3105:"5 The football tactical trends of 2012"
2963:Hay, Phil; Urquhart, Joe (26 May 2019).
575:has been deployed as an inverted winger.
284:(who would play just behind the striker
1671:"Wayne's World: Rooney Leads the Field"
1415:
919:, nominally an attacking midfielder or
587:It is a winger's duty to beat opposing
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2688:from the original on 10 September 2021
2655:"Julian Weigl: The Modern Day Regista"
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2267:from the original on 21 September 2006
2180:Tallarita, Andrea (4 September 2018).
1572:from the original on 25 December 2019.
895:precursor to the modern false 9 role.
3085:from the original on 21 November 2023
2461:Laurence, Martin (11 February 2013).
2334:from the original on 21 November 2021
2072:"Platini: Baggio, Il Fu Nove E Mezzo"
2025:from the original on 29 December 2005
2019:"Positions guide: Behind the striker"
1883:from the original on 18 December 2014
1822:from the original on 25 November 2020
1738:from the original on 30 November 2022
1711:from the original on 27 December 2019
1543:from the original on 7 September 2018
942:as a traditional striker, often used
772:The first false 9 in a World Cup was
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3633:from the original on 21 October 2019
3375:. FIFA.com. Retrieved 13 August 2018
3165:from the original on 31 October 2020
3055:from the original on 10 January 2020
3051:. Bleacher Report. 6 December 2012.
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1999:Beccantini, Roberto (14 June 1998).
1977:from the original on 12 January 2015
1947:from the original on 10 January 2022
1914:from the original on 26 October 2019
1853:from the original on 26 October 2019
1669:Clegg, Jonathan (23 February 2010).
1506:"Teams of the Decade #5: Roma, 2007"
146:, and one centre-forward. The term "
3531:from the original on 6 January 2020
3322:Jones, Robyn; Tranter, Tom (1999).
3115:from the original on 9 January 2019
2495:from the original on 2 October 2023
2361:from the original on 25 August 2021
1783:Haugstad, Thore (25 October 2019).
1681:from the original on 14 August 2020
1427:. Uppsala University Publications.
1315:, they were frequently compared to
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804:team started using the left winger
3479:from the original on 5 August 2018
3453:from the original on 7 August 2019
3347:Banks, Marcus (18 November 2019).
3269:Fifield, Dominic (29 April 2011).
3153:Balice, Nicola (4 December 2019).
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2208:"English translation of 'mezzala'"
547:Technical ability to strike a ball
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2835:from the original on 20 June 2020
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2680:McNicholas, James (1 July 2015).
2626:Murray, Andrew (16 August 2016).
2541:Cox, Michael (18 November 2016).
2388:from the original on 27 June 2018
2241:from the original on 31 July 2020
2188:from the original on 31 July 2020
2044:Murray, Greg (29 December 2016).
1791:from the original on 12 June 2020
1594:from the original on 26 June 2014
1450:Cox, Michael (3 September 2010).
1431:from the original on 8 April 2023
1403:Midfielder (association football)
1398:Goalkeeper (association football)
1136:support and expansion, e.g. wings
3760:Association football terminology
3505:from the original on 7 June 2018
3281:from the original on 15 May 2021
3250:from the original on 15 May 2021
3223:from the original on 15 May 2021
3017:Blackwell, Jordan (5 May 2019).
2914:Smith, Rory (19 February 2014).
2804:. Bleacher Report. 16 May 2013.
2261:"Positions guide: Wide Midfield"
2214:from the original on 2 July 2021
1933:Barclay, Patrick (11 May 2003).
1841:Mura, Gianni (14 October 1996).
1650:from the original on 18 May 2016
1531:Smyth, Rob (17 September 2016).
1371:
1265:group stage. The next year, the
1002:2012 UEFA Champions League final
860:season, Manchester City manager
856:season. Before the start of the
235:Good strikers should be able to
3081:(in Italian). 18 January 2020.
2707:Homewood, Brian (10 May 2017).
2407:Driscoll, Jon (2 August 2018).
2353:Dunne, Robbie (14 March 2018).
2263:. BBC Sport. 1 September 2005.
2123:Guimarães, Levy (2 June 2013).
2021:. BBC Sport. 1 September 2005.
1810:Luca, Curino (23 August 2006).
1624:from the original on 1 May 2023
1586:Khalil Garriot (21 June 2014).
1393:Defender (association football)
1378:Association football portal
978:'s "parking the bus" strategy.
938:, although sometimes deploying
468:, or out wide to wingers (in a
3755:Association football positions
3385:Longman, Jeré (15 June 2015).
2857:Tighe, Sam (26 October 2012).
2653:Ndiyo, David (3 August 2017).
2514:Cox, Michael (6 August 2013).
2434:Goodman, Mike (8 March 2016).
2235:"MAZZOLA, Alessandro (Sandro)"
1477:Cox, Michael (19 March 2010).
1383:Association football positions
958:and later under his successor
665:'s pairing of the left-footed
267:, shown wearing the number 10
1:
3750:Association football forwards
2887:Tighe, Sam (8 October 2013).
2595:Davis, Toby (22 March 2015).
1902:Piva, Gianni (3 March 1998).
1879:(in Italian). 4 August 1998.
1504:Cox, Michael (5 March 2010).
722:Norway national football team
621:(winger/wide midfielder), or
3186:"La riscoperta del vero n.9"
2286:Reng, Ronald (27 May 2011).
2074:(in Italian). Archived from
1773:. Retrieved 27 December 2019
1388:Association football tactics
1128:advanced penetrator position
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157:were introduced in the 1933
3242:Nolan, Ryan (6 June 2012).
3215:Li, Martin (30 June 2012).
2568:Baldi, Ryan (1 July 2016).
2046:"Rise of the Seconda Punta"
1208:United States national team
669:alongside the right-footed
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2827:Tighe, Sam (12 May 2020).
1910:(in Italian). p. 50.
1849:(in Italian). p. 36.
1734:. www.robertomancini.com.
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3670:10.57547/jssfenfs.17.1_29
3619:10.1017/S1537592719002391
3501:. UEFA. 5 December 2017.
3007:. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
2182:"Just what is a mezzala?"
2007:(in Italian). p. 27.
1936:"Shed no tears for Teddy"
877:, this time winning 3–1.
511:, typically as part of a
187:holding his old number 9
3607:Perspectives on Politics
3569:10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00741
1141:Another example was the
769:runs from deep to goal.
564:Midfielder § Winger
3556:Frontiers in Psychology
3353:Manchester Evening News
3326:. Library of Congress.
2916:"A change of formation"
2210:. Collins Dictrionary.
1877:La Gazzetta dello Sport
1816:La Gazzetta dello Sport
1675:The Wall Street Journal
880:Throughout his career,
792:was the false 9 of the
591:, deliver cut-backs or
3709:10.5114/hm.2023.110751
3159:Il Corriere della Sera
2969:Yorkshire Evening Post
2102:Il Corriere della Sera
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1078:Striker combinations
962:. Brazilian forward
730:Massimiliano Allegri
608:An inverted winger,
342:attacking midfielder
294:Alessandro Del Piero
159:English FA Cup final
128:attacking midfielder
54:association football
3423:. 8 December 2012.
3246:. Bleacher Report.
3219:. Bleacher Report.
2891:. Bleacher Report.
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2684:. Bleacher Report.
2411:. Football Italia.
2184:. Football Italia.
2135:on 27 December 2019
2129:Doentes por Futebol
2048:. Football Italia.
1765:26 May 2023 at the
1705:Afootballreport.com
1485:on 21 February 2019
1259:Paris Saint-Germain
1113:(blue, no. 10) and
1087:Paris Saint-Germain
459:central midfielders
3391:The New York Times
2491:. bundesliga.com.
2161:on 6 February 2015
1730:Mancini, Roberto.
1458:on 4 November 2018
1423:Michalak, Joakim.
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1335:has won the most
1309:Cristiano Ronaldo
1283:Philippe Coutinho
1192:U.S. women's team
1117:(no. 16) duo for
1038:Antoine Griezmann
1026:Fernando Llorente
913:Luciano Spalletti
867:1955 FA Cup Final
790:Matthias Sindelar
678:Cristiano Ronaldo
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573:Cristiano Ronaldo
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