Understanding the Role of the Regista in Football

The video explores the role of the Regista, a deep-lying playmaker in football, tracing its historical evolution and tactical significance. It highlights key figures like Charlie Roberts and Andrea Pirlo, and discusses how tactical shifts have influenced the role. The video also examines the modern Regista's place in contemporary football, with examples like Xabi Alonso and Michael Carrick, and considers the challenges faced by such players in different football cultures.

What is the primary role of a Regista in football?

• To mark the opposition's striker

• To create plays from a deep position

• To defend the goal

• To score goals

Who was known for playing long balls into attacking positions from the middle of the 2-3-5 formation?

• Luisito Monti

• Charlie Roberts

• Nándor Hidegkuti

• Luis Suarez

Which manager admired Charlie Roberts' creativity and used Luisito Monti in a similar role?

• Sir Alex Ferguson

• Carlo Ancelotti

• Hellenio Herrera

• Vittorio Pozzo

What tactical change did Hungary introduce in the 1950s that affected the role of the deep-lying playmaker?

• Using withdrawn forwards

• Deploying three central defenders

• Introducing overlapping fullbacks

• Switching to a 4-4-2 formation

Which Spanish player was known for his deep-lying playmaking role at Inter in the 1960s?

• Michael Carrick

• Andrea Pirlo

• Xabi Alonso

• Luis Suarez

Which Brazilian side used Gerson as a Regista alongside Clodaldo?

• The 1958 team

• The 1962 team

• The 1982 team

• The 1970 team

Under which manager did Andrea Pirlo play as a Regista at AC Milan?

• Zinedine Zidane

• Pep Guardiola

• Jose Mourinho

• Carlo Ancelotti

Which formation often uses a Regista in modern football?

• 4-4-2

• 4-1-2-3

• 2-3-5

• 3-5-2

Which player is considered the modern game's greatest exponent of the Regista role?

• Michael Carrick

• Xabi Alonso

• Andrea Pirlo

• Luisito Monti

Why did Michael Carrick struggle to reach his potential as a Regista in English football?

• Poor coaching

• Frenzied pace of English football

• Injuries

• Lack of technical skills