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The centre-back (also known as a central defender or centre-half, as the modern role of the centre-back arose from the centre-half position) defends in the area directly in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players, particularly centre-forwards, from scoring.
Centre-back. The principal role of the centre-back, (or central defender) (historically called a centre-half) is to block the opponent's players from scoring, and safely clearing the ball from the defensive half's penalty area. As their name suggests, they play in a central position.
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Principales traductions. Anglais. Français. center back, center-back (US), centre back, centre-back (UK) n. (soccer player, position) (Football américain) centre arrière nmf.
A defender in football is a player, who plays in at the back of the formation. There are many positions classed as a defender, mainly: Left Back. Central Defender. Right back. Sweeper. Full Back. Wing Back.
The term centre-back – or centre-half – originates from the development of a back four as the most common defensive shape in football. What had been a line of three full-backs in the widely used W-M structure was converted into a back line of four by a half-back dropping into the defence. The idea is thought to have originated in Brazil, in ...
The center-back position in soccer is a cornerstone of any team’s defensive strategy. Their primary duty to thwart the opposition’s attacking attempts is crucial to preserving the integrity of a team’s goal. Beyond their defensive duties, modern center-backs are increasingly involved in initiating attacks, underscoring their evolving role ...
