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Strikers

Strikers or forwards are the players on a team in the area nearest to the opposing team's goal (penalty area) .The primary responsibility of strikers/forwards is to score goals.The main ability of this player must be his strength and heading. Unlike the typical forward, the striker doesn’t shift to the sides as much. He stays in the middle as a target man and will typically be marked by at least one player.He should be powerful and good in the air.

1 Centre forward (CF) The centre forward, has one main task: to score goals. Coaches will often field one striker who plays on the shoulder of the last opposing defender and another attacking forward who plays somewhat deeper and assists in creating goals as well as scoring. He is required to have some abilities like finding holes in the opposing defence and, sometimes, dribbling. In other cases, strikers will operate on the wings of the field and work their way goalwards.

2 Striker (ST)
There is a difference between a centre forward and a striker and these two roles are easily confused, although they do share similarities. A striker is better known for making runs to beat defenders, trying to beat the offside trap and playing close to the goal area. They are typically recognised as quick, with good reaction speed and given few defensive responsibilities. This contrasts with the centre forward's different style of holding up play and leading the front line.

3 Deep-lying forward also known as Withdrawn striker, It is roughly defined as a forward player with both goalscoring and creative abilities. the position itself is a loosely-defined one somewhere between the out-and-out striker and the midfield. Such a player is either a skilful, attack-minded midfielder or a striker who can both score and create opportunities for centre forwards. Attacking midfielders can also perform this role effectively.