693:" role (or sometimes it is even described as that of a "central winger"). The false-10 also shares similar attributes to a false-9, and is often used in a 4–2–3–1 formation. A false-10 is also usually a quick, offensive, technical and creative player, who is apparently playing in deeper role than a false-9 however, usually starting in the attacking midfielder position behind the striker, or occasionally as a winger, as the role is often interpreted by players who naturally play in these positions. As such, the false-10 is often a more dynamic rather than static player, who is tasked with pulling opponents out of position with their movement; indeed, the false-10 will often surprise defenders by moving out of position, drifting out wide, onto the wing, creating space for other players, in particular the full-backs and midfielders, to make attacking runs, either by overloading the flanks, or by drawing opponents out of position. The false 10 will then advance along the flank and provide deliveries into the box for teammates, or pass the ball to a free teammate who is exploiting the newly created space, either on the wing or in the centre. Defensively, they will often participate in their team's pressing game in order to help win back possession; they may also be tasked with finding gaps in the opposing defence and making late runs into the penalty box themselves.
1332:) and offensive midfielder/supporting striker (Mazzola), would also occasionally move into deeper positions to support the midfield creatively and defensively, leaving the fullbacks with space to attack, which frequently caught the opposing teams by surprise. In Herrera's flexible 5–3–2 formation at Inter, four man-marking defenders were tightly assigned to each opposing attacker while an extra sweeper would recover loose balls and double mark when necessary. Under Herrera, most frequently during away matches in Europe, the highly organised and disciplined Inter players would usually defend by sitting patiently behind the ball, often leading to very closely contested victories. Upon winning back possession, Picchi, usually a traditional and defensive minded sweeper, would often advance into the midfield, and occasionally play long balls to the forwards, or, more frequently, carry the ball and play it towards Luis Suárez, whose playmaking ability played a crucial role in Inter's adeptness at counter-attacking football. Due to Suárez's outstanding vision and passing ability, he could quickly launch the forwards or full-backs on counter-attacks with quick long passes once he had received the ball, usually allowing the fullbacks to advance towards goal and score, or to help create goal-scoring chances. Under Herrera, Inter won three
736:. The false attacking-midfielder is therefore usually a technical, mobile, and creative player with good vision, positioning, ball control and long passing ability, as well as being a player with respectable defensive attributes, and good long distance shooting ability. The false-10 performs in a similar manner to the false-9, although seemingly playing in the number 10 role, but still drawing opposition players back into the midfield. The false-10 will eventually sit in a central midfield role and function as a deep-lying playmaker, creating space for other players to make attacking runs and receive long passes from the midfield playmakers. In addition to their creative duties, the false attacking midfielder is also often tasked with dropping deep into midfield to assist their team defensively and help retrieved possession.
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with teammates, and score many goals themselves as well as assisting them. Unlike a pure number ten playmaker, however, the nine and a half/supporting forward does not usually participate in the build-up play as much as an attacking midfielder would. Their role is primarily that of an assist-provider, who can play one-twos as well as hold up and lay-off the ball for more offensive teammates. As the supporting forward initially originated from free-role attacking midfielders adapting to a more advanced position in the tactically rigorous 4–4–2 formations of the 1990s, in which they were often paired up with a more physically gifted out-and-out striker, their defensive contribution is also usually higher than that of a pure number ten playmaker.
475:, in a 4–3–3 or a 4–2–3–1 formation. This position has become more common for offensive playmakers to carry out in recent years, as formations that employ a purely attacking playmaker, such as the 4–3–1–2/4–1–2–1–2, can often cause teams defensive problems when possession is lost, as attacking midfielders are not usually renowned for their defensive contribution, although modern playmakers are often more tactically responsible in this respect than classical playmakers. This position also allows players to take on defenders in one on one situations along the flank, cut inside to the centre of the pitch with the ball, and either shoot on goal with their stronger foot, or provide in-swinging lobbed passes or crosses.
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playmaker to minimize defensive frailties and also because using more than one may inhibit each playmaker's playing style. The downside to this approach is that a team lacks the necessary creativity when faced with a defensive opponent. Some contemporary teams using formations such as 4–2–3–1, 4–4–1–1, 4–5–1, and 4–1–2–1–2/4–3–1–2, have multiple playmakers. Some examples of the few notable
English players in this position are
562:, often playing on the wing, alongside a main striker, or even down the centre of the pitch, and then falling back into a deeper role to link up the midfield and the attack. Attacking midfielder/playmaker Michel Platini would describe this more advanced creative role (exemplified by Roberto Baggio) as a nine and a half ("nove e mezzo", in Italian), as it was halfway between the role of a goalscoring forward (
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are at different times, without taking too long to dwell on the ball. A good playmaker possesses good ball control, balance, technical ability, and dribbling skills, and will often hold possession, allowing other team members to make attacking runs. The ostensible role of the playmaker is to then provide or facilitate the final pass which leads to a goal. In football terminology, this is often known as a
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order to drag defenders out of position, congest the midfield and give their team a numerical advantage in this area, so that they can dictate play with their passing, dominate possession in the middle of the pitch, and create chances for their attacking teammates; this position also leaves space for full-backs to make overlapping attacking runs up the flank.
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Montolivo in their deep-lying playmaker and false attacking midfield roles, with Pirlo seemingly being deployed as a defensive midfielder in front of the defense, in order to be left with more time on the ball, in an "inverted" midfield diamond (4–1–3–2). Pirlo was supported defensively by dynamic box-to-box midfielders, such as
1267:'s success during this period. Herrera and former Grande Inter players, including Mazzola and Facchetti, would state that they felt the Grande Inter side to be more offensive than it was often made out to be, and that imitators of Herrera's catenaccio tactics had often replicated his pragmatic style of football imperfectly.
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This free position allowed these mobile, creative, and technical players, who were also often gifted with an eye for goal as well as good vision, acceleration, and ball skills, the freedom to burst forward suddenly and make dribbling runs, drop deep to lose their markers and pick up the ball, link-up
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often play in the centre of the pitch and occupy multiple roles, functioning both as box-to-box midfielders and creators, usually dropping back and helping to press opponents and win back possession, and then subsequently either carrying the ball forward, or dictating play and starting an attack with
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in the false 10 playmaking role, as well as in other midfield positions, in his 4–3–1–2 formation; this formation was devoid of an authentic attacking midfielder, and was centred on the midfielders constantly switching positions. Prandelli's midfield was focussed on the creative playmaking of Andrea
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role, where they can use space and time on the ball to dictate the tempo of their team's play and orchestrate the moves of the whole team, not just attacks on goal. Deep-lying playmakers are often known for their vision, technique and passing. Many are also known for their ability to switch the play
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The false-10 can also function alongside a false-9 on occasion, in a 4–3–3 (4–6–0) formation, or in a 4–2–3–1 formation. When other forwards or false-9s draw defenders away from the false-10s, creating space in the middle of the pitch, the false-10 will then also surprise defenders by moving out of
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tactics, allowing the team to move the ball around, switch positions, create space by making attacking runs, and retain possession. His use of heavy pressing in his 4–3–3 formation gave each player defensive responsibilities when possession was lost. Guardiola also frequently deployed Messi in the
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English commentators have often seen them as a luxury in a football team, but they retain their places due to their ability to change games. Because of this, it became common in
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and De Rossi, due to his lack of pace or notable defensive ability. The space created by the movement of
Montolivo as the false 10 allowed quicker, more offensive minded midfielders, such as Marchisio, to make attacking runs in order to receive Pirlo and Montolivo's long passes from the midfield,
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are often known for their ability to score goals as well as their technical skills, passing, and chance creation ability. They are often – but not always – quick, agile, and mobile players, with good tactical intelligence; their movement off the ball is just as important as their movement on the
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playmaker will sit in a free role between the midfield and the forwards, either in the centre of the pitch or on either flank. These offensive playmakers will often make incisive passes to the wingers or forwards, seeing them through on goal or to deliver killer crosses, as well as scoring goals
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would drop out wide onto the wing or into the attacking midfielder position to link up the play between the attack and midfield. As well as functioning as a playmaker, and creating space, in the false 10 role, Montolivo was also able to alleviate the pressure placed upon Pirlo in the deep lying
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and Xabi Alonso in this position. In a 4–4–2 formation, a playmaker will usually play alongside a defensive midfield player to ensure that the team is not vulnerable to attack. With different formations, however, a team may play with multiple playmakers. Most
English teams usually use only one
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false-9 role, which was particularly effective due to the frequency of attacking runs made by the
Barcelona players, as well as their disciplined positioning, team-work, vision, technical skills, creativity, and passing ability, which allowed Messi to create and score several goals.
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rather than as an attacking midfielder. A false-9 is often a quick, nimble, diminutive, creative, and technical player, with good vision, movement, positioning, and passing ability, as well as a penchant for scoring goals. The false-9, seemingly playing as a lone
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as a typical example of player who operated in this position, noting that: "Xabi Alonso, although capable of making tackles, focused on keeping the ball moving, occasionally raking long passes out to the flanks to change the angle of attack like an old-style
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Playmakers are not necessarily constrained to a single position; many attacking playmakers in modern football play a combination of these different attacking roles, often operating in a free position. Some playmakers can also function in a more central
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campaign, fielding
Francesco Totti in the advanced creative role behind the forwards, and Pirlo in the deep-lying playmaking role. The two playmakers were supported defensively by box-to-box midfielders, such as Daniele De Rossi, Gennaro Gattuso and
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that pick out players making attacking runs, as well as their striking ability from distance. Although several deep-lying playmakers are not known for their tackling, work-rate, or defensive skills, it has become more common for a
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role, or can even be given the freedom to alternate between playing in more offensive creative roles and participating in the build-up plays and controlling the team's tempo in a deeper midfield position, such as
Zinedine Zidane,
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protected them defensively in
Ancelotti's 4–4–2 midfield diamond formation. Due to the strength of Milan's midfield during his tenure with the club, Ancelotti was able to win several domestic and international titles.
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formations that utilise a traditional advanced playmaker have become less common. In formations that still do employ an attacking midfielder, however, the number 10 role has instead been described as the "
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with good vision, tackling, tactical intelligence, passing and technical ability to play in the playmaker role in
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role, alternating between playing in more offensive roles and participating in the build-up plays in the midfield. Other players still function as deep-lying playmakers, in a free role,
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position once again, often undertaking offensive dribbling runs forward, or running on to passes from false-9s, leading to goals and assists. This role was effectively demonstrated by
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playmaker role, by supporting him defensively and providing Pirlo and the team with a secondary creative option.
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are some examples of footballers who have been fielded as advanced midfield playmakers throughout their career.
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in a 4–4–2, using their vision to find teammates making runs, to whom they can then deliver long passes and
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themselves. They are also usually quick, agile, and highly technical players with good vision,
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3256:"Chelsea never doubted David Luiz's quality as top defender – Antonio Conte"
1786:"Pele or Puskas? Maradona or Messi? Just who is the best No.10 of all-time?"
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3927:"Andrea Pirlo: Where Does He Rank Among the Best Italian Midfielders Ever?"
3875:"Totti fails the final test and leaves a tattered international reputation"
2938:"Man United must play Paul Pogba in best position to get the most from him"
1950:"The Question: what does the changing role of holding midfielders tell us?"
2961:"Man United, meet Miki: The one-man arsenal who'll revitalise your attack"
2358:"How Luka Modric's Contribution Makes him Tottenham's Irreplaceable Asset"
1763:"10 of the best playmakers of the 90s: Zizou, Laudrup, Baggio, Bergkamp…"
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4254:"Spain vs. Italy: Analyzing the 'False Nine' and 3-Man Central Defence"
4088:"Great Team Tactics: Breaking Down Helenio Herrera's 'La Grande Inter'"
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2035:"Paul Scholes, Xavi and Andrea Pirlo revive the deep-lying playmaker"
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3565:"Brian Glanville on the dearth of English playmakers – World Soccer"
2984:"ANALYSIS-Soccer-Van Gaal's tactical wits edge battle of the bosses"
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2380:"How the 2000s changed tactics #2: Classic Number 10s struggle"
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3484:"'Man City's Claudio Bravo is a playmaker not sweeper-keeper'"
2688:"FIFA Club World Cup 2019 - News - What makes Liverpool tick?"
2219:"Year Zero: The making of Zinedine Zidane (Juventus, 1996/97)"
1677:"The Question: What is a playmaker's role in the modern game?"
3346:"Soccer positions explained: names, numbers and what they do"
2915:"Roberto Soldado perfectly anchors AVB's 'vertical' football"
2124:"Real Madrid and Barcelona want Pjanic? Here's Juventus plan"
3056:"The Tactical Evolution of Arsenal Midfielder Santi Cazorla"
2601:"The Greatest Second Strikers / Inside Forwards of All Time"
1630:"Why Playmakers Are the Premier League's Most Prized Assets"
566:) and a playmaking attacking midfielder (shirt number 10).
4148:"La Grande Inter: Helenio Herrera (1910-1997) – "Il Mago""
3509:"FM-Tactics – Brought to you by Football Manager Britain"
2246:"Zidane vede il Pallone d'oro ma Sheva è il suo scudiero"
1190:(right); the two playmakers would be involved in manager
3420:"How Ederson redefined what is expected of a Goalkeeper"
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also utilised two playmakers during Italy's victorious
3203:"Daniele De Rossi and the strange story of the Libero"
4229:"Complete Guide to the False 9 and Who Plays It Best"
3776:"Where are all of the British Deep-Lying Playmakers?"
1653:"Link midfield and attack with a striker in the hole"
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and Cesc Fàbregas, to function together effectively.
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3368:"Manuel Neuer and the evolution of the goalkeeper"
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3393:"Why Manuel Neuer should not win the Ballon d'Or"
1736:"2003: Magical Marta ups the tempo in the States"
1104:, where Italy was ultimately heavily defeated by
3979:"Maldini sceglie Baggio, ma Alex vuole il posto"
2327:"The Regista And the Evolution Of The Playmaker"
2170:"Mesut Ozil and the Top 10 Midfielders in Spain"
1977:"The Regista And the Evolution Of The Playmaker"
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1524:"Playmaker – Define Playmaker at Dictionary.com"
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2147:"Everything you need to know about... Jorginho"
506:" has become less common in modern formations.
3591:"The relationship between age and the regista"
588:(left, 10) has been a leading exponent of the
1604:"Tactics: the changing role of the playmaker"
1047:, to play as an attacking midfielder, whilst
810:have played a similar role as a ball-playing
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4118:"Helenio Herrera: More than just catenaccio"
3665:"Cox: Lack of deep-lying playmakers in Prem"
3617:"Are Midfield Plungers the New Play-makers?"
3078:"Remembering Scirea, Juve's sweeper supreme"
2061:"The resurgence of the deep-lying playmaker"
1861:"Understanding a Regista's role in football"
452:Advanced playmakers can also operate on the
4204:"Comparing Marcelo Bielsa to Pep Guardiola"
4005:"I dubbi del Trap Del Piero-Totti insieme?"
1738:. FIFA.com. 15 October 2004. Archived from
1348:" due to his success and tactical prowess.
4176:[The legend of the Grande Inter].
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3643:"Lampard can reinvent himself at Chelsea"
3134:"BBC Football – Positions guide: Sweeper"
2773:Vocalelli, Alessandro (4 December 2019).
2748:"Dopo Belotti, la B del Toro è Berenguer"
2571:"Segundo atacante: uma posição em desuso"
2464:"The decline of the old-fashioned winger"
1835:"Japan's Nakamura a free kick specialist"
3952:"Messico 70 e quei sei minuti di Rivera"
1504:IFFHS World's Best Woman Playmaker Award
1324:The quick, energetic technical wingers (
3750:"The Achilles heel of English football"
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3156:"Franchino (detto Franco) BARESI (II)"
3033:"Julian Weigl: The Modern Day Regista"
2889:"The football tactical trends of 2011"
2145:Matthew Amalfitano (1 November 2014).
2006:Radogna, Fiorenzo (20 December 2018).
1126:rivalry between their respective clubs
402:their vision, technique, and passing.
3704:from the original on 11 December 2022
2887:Wilson, Jonathan (20 December 2011).
2802:"Dizionario tattico: il trequartista"
2525:"Positions guide: Behind the striker"
2499:"Platini: Baggio, Il Fu Nove E Mezzo"
2244:Vincenzi, Massimo (4 December 2000).
1784:Massarella, Louis (5 November 2015).
1136:and their second-place finish at the
1080:Italian attacking midfield playmaker
949:specialists, who are also capable of
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4058:"Mazzola: Inter is my second family"
2301:"Lonesome Riquelme is the go-to man"
2193:"Zinedine Zidane: The Flawed Genius"
1761:Storey, Daniel (15 September 2018).
1217:semi-finals, the former Italy coach
502:, although this position of a "pure
87:Midfielder § Advanced playmaker
16:Playing role in association football
3723:Wilson, Jonathan (18 August 2010).
3690:Burn-Murdoch, John (10 July 2016).
3641:Austin, Simon (25 September 2011).
1833:Molinaro, John (20 November 2009).
1186:(left) playing for Italy alongside
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61:; some can also function in a more
3277:Bidwell, Nick (21 November 2016).
2800:Barcellona, Fabio (31 July 2017).
2746:Balice, Nicola (4 December 2019).
2094:"The modern role of the playmaker"
14:
3054:McNicholas, James (1 July 2015).
3008:Murray, Andrew (16 August 2016).
2936:Cox, Michael (18 November 2016).
2824:"Introducing…the central winger?"
2546:Murray, Greg (29 December 2016).
2277:Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
1344:, and he was given the nickname "
680:in 2010 – has been deployed as a
4285:Association football terminology
4174:"La leggenda della Grande Inter"
4030:Fox, Norman (11 November 1997).
3443:Tim Vickery (10 February 2010).
3228:Miguel Delaney (15 April 2017).
2804:(in Italian). www.ultimouomo.com
2272:"More to come from Louisa Necib"
2191:Ciaran Kelly (7 December 2011).
2126:. Calciomercato. 26 January 2018
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3457:Paul Wilson (28 January 2001).
3322:Baldi, Ryan (11 January 2017).
2569:Guimarães, Levy (2 June 2013).
2418:from the original on 2022-12-11
2100:. 1 August 2014. Archived from
1859:Ashish Shetty (19 April 2014).
1628:Felix Keith (22 October 2014).
4290:Association football positions
3977:Currò, Enrico (15 June 1998).
3176:Rzouki, Mina (4 August 2018).
3031:Ndiyo, David (3 August 2017).
2913:Cox, Michael (6 August 2013).
2438:"David Beckham, Great Britain"
2325:Ebrahim Sadien (5 July 2013).
2033:Cox, Michael (19 March 2012).
1651:Ben Welch (24 February 2012).
1448:Association football positions
1310:was the main playmaker of the
834:is known for his distribution.
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3447:. BBC. Retrieved 11 June 2014
3254:Liam Twomey (15 April 2017).
3108:"Franz Beckenbauer Biography"
2982:Davis, Toby (22 March 2015).
2356:Davie, Chris (20 June 2011).
2299:Jason Cowley (18 June 2006).
2221:. FourFourTwo. Archived from
2217:Bandini, Paolo (3 May 2017).
2168:N, Timothy (19 August 2010).
1788:. FourFourTwo. Archived from
1259:tactics during the years of "
1088:, also serving as the team's
1084:spent his entire career with
882:Qualities of a good playmaker
753:Playmaking in other positions
483:, alongside the right-footed
107:in the quarter-finals of the
4180:(in Italian). Archived from
3445:"The Legacy of Rene Higuita"
2775:"La riscoperta del vero n.9"
2501:(in Italian). Archived from
1498:IFFHS World's Best Playmaker
1215:2013 FIFA Confederations Cup
840:create scoring opportunities
600:, more commonly known as a "
4032:"Obituary: Helenio Herrera"
3418:Luke Brown (6 April 2018).
2959:Baldi, Ryan (1 July 2016).
2548:"Rise of the Seconda Punta"
2527:. BBC Sport. September 2005
1683:. Retrieved 31 October 2014
1440:Association football portal
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1888:Amit Singh (4 June 2012).
1243:whilst the second striker
762:It is also possible for a
730:false attacking midfielder
713:False attacking midfielder
84:
73:. As many midfielders and
21:Playmaker (disambiguation)
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2280:(in French). 14 July 2011
1814:. FIFA.com. 27 April 2023
224:in the quarter-finals of
3207:Forzaitalianfootball.com
1765:. www.planetfootball.com
1716:. www.robertomancini.com
236:jersey numbers 8, 6 or 5
109:1986 World Cup in Mexico
67:behind the midfield line
3459:"Barthez, the best buy"
2014:(in Italian). p. 8
974:– pictured playing for
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676:– pictured playing for
458:wide offensive position
292:centromediano metodista
240:South American football
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2012:Il Corriere della Sera
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2627:"Barcelona's False-9"
1981:Football-Analysis.com
1577:. MTV. Archived from
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3348:. www.bundesliga.com
2637:on 10 September 2012
1948:(18 December 2013).
1742:on February 15, 2016
1340:and two consecutive
1229:, Daniele De Rossi,
1192:Ferruccio Valcareggi
1158:Alessandro Del Piero
1102:1970 World Cup final
1098:Ferruccio Valcareggi
890:Brazilian playmaker
491:, even operate as a
446:2008 Summer Olympics
71:defensive midfielder
47:attacking midfielder
38:moves which lead to
28:association football
3780:FootballFanCast.com
2727:on 11 November 2017
2581:on 27 December 2019
2575:Doentes por Futebol
1581:on January 12, 2015
1306:Spanish midfielder
1170:Giovanni Trapattoni
1066:2006 FIFA World Cup
970:English midfielder
934:Advanced playmakers
925:in a match against
707:2010 FIFA World Cup
387:Juan Román Riquelme
286:developed from the
81:Advanced playmakers
4184:on 19 October 2012
3571:. 6 September 2011
3519:on 6 February 2009
3326:. www.sbnation.com
3114:on 21 January 2019
3088:on January 9, 2015
2856:James Horncastle.
2834:on 7 November 2019
2667:on 18 October 2014
2607:on 6 February 2015
2337:on 7 November 2019
2225:on 25 October 2019
2197:Back Page Football
1987:on 7 November 2019
1792:on 6 November 2018
1712:Mancini, Roberto.
1551:Fantasista10.co.uk
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1223:Riccardo Montolivo
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3058:. Bleacher Report
2868:on 20 August 2014
2550:. Football Italia
2462:Colman Corrigan.
2331:Football Analysis
2172:. Bleacher Report
1919:Just-Football.com
1894:Just-Football.com
1632:. Bleacher Report
1492:American Football
1297:Tarcisio Burgnich
1279:in the Libero or
1240:Claudio Marchisio
1057:Massimo Ambrosini
878:" or playmakers.
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768:Franz Beckenbauer
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1289:counter-attacks
1261:La Grande Inter
1253:Helenio Herrera
1245:Antonio Cassano
1166:Filippo Inzaghi
1162:Christian Vieri
1082:Francesco Totti
1071:Simone Perrotta
1053:Gennaro Gattuso
1025:Carlo Ancelotti
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655:Roberto Firmino
639:Francesco Totti
619:Gerardo Martino
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493:wide midfielder
466:inverted winger
456:, in more of a
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407:Jonathan Wilson
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330:Michael Carrick
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198:Francesco Totti
182:Michael Laudrup
162:Zinedine Zidane
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1406:, winning the
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1277:Armando Picchi
1273:Sandro Mazzola
1200:1970 World Cup
1198:policy at the
1184:Sandro Mazzola
1174:2002 World Cup
1154:Cesare Maldini
1150:1998 World Cup
1138:1970 World Cup
1134:UEFA Euro 1968
1122:Sandro Mazzola
1062:Marcello Lippi
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993:Steven Gerrard
980:2006–07 season
972:Steven Gerrard
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868:Alisson Becker
848:Fabien Barthez
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788:Gaetano Scirea
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538:Michel Platini
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296:Vittorio Pozzo
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