Midfielder

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In association football, a midfielder takes an outfield position primarily in the middle of the pitch. Midfielders may play an exclusively defensive role breaking up attacks, and are in that case known as defensive midfielders. As central midfielders often go across boundaries, with mobility and passing ability, they are often referred to as deep-lying midfielders, playmakers, box-to-box midfielders, or holding midfielders. There are also attacking midfielders with limited defensive assignments, who often play further up the pitch, and have a greater role in the offensive aspect of the game, namely scoring goals or creating chances for teammates. The number of midfielders on a team and their assigned roles depend on which formation is used; the area these players operate in on the pitch is commonly referred to as the midfield. Its name derives from the middle part of the pitch. Managers frequently assign one or more midfielders to disrupt the opposing team's attacks, while others may be...

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