Position Terminology

You've heard terms like 'inverted fullback' and 'number 9,' but what do they really mean, and how have they transformed the beautiful game?

Vocabulary

Terminology: special words or expressions used in relation to a particular subject or activity
*”Footballing terminology has changed a lot over the years”
Buzzword: a word or expression from a particular subject area that has become fashionable by being used a lot
*”Pivot is a buzzword often used by modern managers”
Evolve: to develop gradually, or to cause something or someone to develop gradually
”The way we describe football positions is always evolving”

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Squad Numbers

The transfer is done and the player is ready to get down to work. But there's still one more piece of important business to be done: their squad number.