CENTER BACKS #4 & 5

- Excellent technical ability with BOTH feet.
- Ability to pass accurately over a range of distances (short /
medium / long)
- Excellent aerial ability.
- Strong Communicator
- Good first touch control.

TEAM IN POSSESSION

- Plays with speed and control when in possession of the ball.
- Always positioned to receive a pass from teammate as part of
build up play.
- Pass decision: penetrate, change the point of the attack, retain
possession with depth.
- Speed of thought / Speed of play - Knowing what you want to do
before you receive the ball, Executing your idea quickly and affectively

- Visual Awareness 

TEAM NOT IN POSSESSION

- Decision making – man mark / zonal mark.
- Understands intercept, pressurize, delay in defending.
- Good awareness and understanding when adjustments need to be made.
- Organizes the team in relation to the ball and opponents
- Remains focused despite playing a passive role in the play.
- Understands offside trap
- Excellent 1v1 defender, Explosive over short, medium and long distances.