Forwards

Poacher

Finds the decisive touch inside the box.

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

Anticipates rebounds and loose balls, attacks blind spots and times short movements to finish with few touches.

Filippo Inzaghi · Ruud van Nistelrooy

Player examples illustrate aspects of each role, not a fixed label for their entire career.

Watch timing, onside positioning and movement before the delivery, not just total touches.