Football Player Positions

These players play at the sides of the defence. Many _____ also help the team to attack.

• 1. defenders

• 2. full-backs

• 2. goalkeepers

• midfielders

Who are they? (plural)

These players play at the front of the team. Most of the goals come from _____ .

• 2. strikers

• 2. wingers

• 1. midfielders

• 1. substitutes

Who are they? (plural)

These players play in the centre of the team. A _____ must defend and attack.

• centre-backs

• 2. strikers

• 1. midfielders

• 2. substitutes

Who is it? (singular)

A _____ comes onto the pitch in place of another player. These players don’t start the game.

• substitute

• 1. goalkeeper

• 1. midfielder

• 1. striker

Who are they? (plural)

These players play at the back of the team. The job of a _____ is to stop the attacks of the other team.

• 1. centre-backs

• 1. defenders

• 1. full-backs

• substitute

What is this? (singular)