Football: Positions


Complete the missing words:
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In a football team there are eleven (a)-----. The goalkeeper remains constant but the other positions can (b)---- according to tactics. Typically there are four defenders (two full (c)---- and two centre backs) four midfielders and two forwards or strikers.

One player is the (d) -----and wears an armband. The captain is often a central (e)----- or a midfielder.


Use some of the key 100 words to try these activities:

Crossword * Listening comprehension * Answers * The Big Match


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