Confronts danger through duels and decisive interventions.
Positioning & movement
Shaded area: typical operating zone · Arrow: example movement
Indicative diagrams, not fixed positions or tracking data.
Role details & scouting notes
Understanding the role
Steps out to challenge the striker, attacks aerial balls and prioritises stopping the immediate threat. Passing ability varies by player; the label does not automatically imply poor technique.
Player examples
Nemanja Vidić
Player examples illustrate aspects of each role, not a fixed label for their entire career.
What to watch
Check timing, cover behind the challenge and decisions under pressure. The surrounding structure should support aggressive stepping out.