CDM (Central Defensive Midfielder)
PositionsA midfielder stationed just in front of the defense to break up opposition attacks and distribute the ball.
Related Terms in Positions
Center Back (CB)
Defenders positioned in the middle of the defensive line, responsible for preventing opposing strikers from scoring.
Libero
See 'Sweeper'. A defender who plays behind the rest of the defense.
Box-to-Box Midfielder
A central midfielder who is hardworking and skilled at both defending in their own penalty area and attacking in the opponent's.
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