Wideback
Centre Back
Role Description
A central defender who opens wide to cover for the fullbacks. Usually deployed on 3-back formations.
Focus Variants
Defend
With a Defend focus, the Wide Back will cover for the fullbacks in all phases but stay close to the defensive line.
Support
With a Support focus, the Wide Back will move up the side of the pitch to a pass option when their team needs to release pressure.
Aggressive
With an Aggressive focus, the Wide Back will also close down opponents and intercept pasases during the defensive phase.
Top Players with Wideback+
Other Centre Back Roles
Ball-Playing Defender+
A modern centre back who is as comfortable playing offside as playing the ball. Capable of moving forward or wider to support build-up play.
Defender+
A no nonsense centre back who excels at the basics of defending, including maintaining the defensive line.
Stopper+
A ball-winning centre back who will step forward from the defensive line to make tackles, intercept passes, and lead the press.
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