Understanding the "number 6" / Defensive midfielder

This guide we teach you the most important and essential points of playing the defensive midfielder position

  • Defending in the organized set block
  • Rest defense / defending counter attacks
  • Role on final third when attacking
  • Role when building up attack

1. Defending in the organized set block

2. & 3. Rest defense/Defending counter attacks - Role when attacking the final third

4. Role in build up

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