Deep-Lying Playmaker+
Defensive Midfielder
Role Description
The key cog to building up play from the back, this defensively positioned midfielder will often be the catalyst for attacks.
Focus Variants
Defend
With a Defend focus, the Deep-lying Playmaker will focus on closing down passing lanes and staying back while their team attacks.
Roaming
The Roaming focus allows the Deep-lying Playmaker to move across the width of the pitch to support attacks.
Build-Up
With Build-Up, the Playmaker is asked to drop deeper to get the ball, and orchestrate an attack.
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Other Defensive Midfielder Roles
Box Crasher
A defensive midfielder who can get forward to join the attack, making trailing runs into the box, if the opportunity arises.
Centre-Half+
A defensive midfielder who will drop between the Centre Backs while their team is in possession to offer protection against the counter attack.
Holding+
A pivotal role in modern football, this defence-minded midfielder focuses on guarding their backline during attacks, and covering off against counter attacks, with limited attacking support.
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