Attacking Midfielder

The attacking midfielder is similar to the central midfielder. They both share the same role of controlling the midfield area of the pitch and to string passes together. The main difference is that offensive midfield player is a lot more attacking and is able to score goals just like a striker.

The offensive midfield player can sometimes make runs past the striker to get into positions that are a threat on goal, acting as another striker.

Not only does the offensive midfield player score goals but they also have great vision and can make the final pass with great accuracy and precision. An offensive midfield player is very influential of the teams attack strength and are often given the name "playmakers".

A good offensive midfield player must have good:

• Vision - must be able to find team-mates for the final pass
• Passing - Accuracy and precision is a must
• Finishing - Must be able to produce goals when getting into dangerous positions

Dribbling skill is not really necessary for offensive midfield players although good ball control is recommended. Awareness, vision and passing are the most important aspects for any central/attacking midfield player.

This is because of the congestion in the midfield area of the pitch, it would be difficult to have any space to dribble so its much more effective to pass.

A good example of a good offensive midfield player would be Frank Lampard, Kaka and Zinedine Zidane. These players are known for scoring goals as well as assisting goals.

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