Why is the Defensive Midfielder Role so Important in a 4-3-3?
Here is a diagram of the 4-3-3 (4-1-2-3) and its passing options. There are many teams that use this formation across the world: FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Arsenal just to name a few. Each team has a Defensive Midfielder which is vital for the team to function. In this case the Defensive Midfielder is the number 6.
The Role of the Defensive midfielder in a 4-3-3 (4-1-2-3) is vital. They are the catalyst of the speed of the play either slow …
Systems of Play - How misleading are they? Tactical Analysis
Systems of Play - 'Governs the way players act individually and together with others on the pitch'
Are systems of play (formations) misleading? Do they show a true representation of what happens during the 90 minutes? Do they even matter?
These are questions I ask myself every day. Running alongside my coaching and scouting, I also work as a football analyst. The role requires me to observe and create a report of the opposition highlighting key players, pattern of plays, transitions, …