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Bookmark or Share- Defender (association football) - WikipediaThe 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.
- Center Back Soccer Position: Everything You Should KnowA center back is a standard defensive player in the heart of the defense. A sweeper, or libero, plays behind the defensive line and acts as the last line of defense, often having a more roaming role. Read more about the sweeper position here.
- The Center Back Position In Soccer | A Complete GuideThe center back position in soccer is otherwise known as a central defender. Barring the goalkeeper, it is the most defensive position on the field. The primary role of a center-back is to protect the center of the field and keep the ball as far away from the goal as possible.
- What is a Center Back in Soccer? (Full Position Guide)The "center back" is a central defender whose main duties revolve around preventing the opposition from scoring. Operating as a pair or trio, center backs mainly defend the areas directly in front of goal and do whatever it takes to prevent strikers from scoring.
- Centre Backs in Football: Stopper vs Ball Playing vs LiberoThere are generally three centre back variations that we commonly see in the modern game. These three variations are known as stoppers, ball playing CBs and liberos. What is a stopper? As the name suggests, the role of a stopper centre back is simply to halt the attacks of the opposition.
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