In a standard football match, each team has 11 players, including one goalkeeper. The names and responsibilities of each position are as follows:
Goalkeeper (GK)
The only player allowed to touch the ball with their hands within the penalty area, responsible for defending the goal.
Defenders
Center-back (CB): Guards the middle of the defensive line and marks opposing forwards.
Full-back (FB) / Wing-back (WB): Responsible for defending the flanks, and in some formations, they need to participate in the attack.
Midfielders
Defensive midfielder (DM): Protects the defensive line and intercepts passes.
Central midfielder (CM): Controls the rhythm of the game and organizes the transition between defense and attack.
Attacking midfielder (AM): Positioned close to the forwards, responsible for creating scoring opportunities.
Winger: Dribbles past opponents on the flanks, crosses the ball, or cuts inside to take a shot.
Forwards
Center-forward (CF) / Striker: The core of the team's attack, with the main task of scoring goals.
In some formations, there may be a second striker or a false nine to support the center-forward.
Summary: The outcome of the game depends on the cooperation of players in all positions. The goalkeeper is the last line of defense, the defenders stabilize the defense, the midfielders link up the whole game, and the forwards are the key to scoring goals.
