central midfielder

Central Midfielder

The central midfielder not only controls the game but dicates every single bit of movement on the pitch. A good midfielder can control the pace of the game too give their team the advantage and the winning edge.

If a team struggles to control the pace of the game, they could struggle to win. Center mids are not necessary fast so they do not often take opponents on 1v1 but instead, they opt more too pass round players then to try and go through them. It is important for center mids to be able to string passes together in order to link the whole team together.

A good center Mid player should be good at:

Passing - Sharp and accurate passes will always worry the oposisition defence.

Vision - Must be able to spot athe pass that no one else can see

Awareness - Must know where your team-mates and opponents at all times

Stamina - Playing in this position takes up a lot of energy. A good set of lungs is recommended.

Control - First touchs must be decent in order to make first time passes when it gets tight

A center mid player are usually a balance between attack and defence. Playing in this position, you need to be versatile and be able to do both. A good example of a Center Mid player would be Francesc Fabregas, Steven Gerrard and Deco.

Return form Central Midfielder to Positions

Return to Homepage