Connects both penalty areas with repeated runs, duels and support play.
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
Connects both penalty areas with repeated runs, duels and support play. Can contribute through physical presence, ball progression or well-timed late arrivals in the box.
Player examples
Steven Gerrard · Patrick Vieira · Frank Lampard
Player examples illustrate aspects of each role, not a fixed label for their entire career.
What to watch
High running demands make timing and energy management important. Distance covered alone does not show the quality of the role.