Midfielders

Midfielders are players whose position of play is in the middle between the attacking strikers and the defenders. Their main duties are to maintain possession of the ball, taking the ball from defenders and feeding it to the strikers, as well as dispossessing opposing players. Most managers field at least one central midfielder with a marked task of breaking up opposition's attacks while the rest are more adept to creating goals or have equal responsibilities between attack and defence. Midfielders can be expected to cover many areas of a pitch, as at times they can be called back into defence or required to attack with the strikers.Many midfielders score goals sometimes more than strikers.A good midfielders should have great stamina to fit with this position. As we mentioned before there are certain positions related to midfielders which are:
1 Centre midfielder (CM)
2 Defensive midfielder (DM)
3 Attacking midfielder (AM)
4 Winger (RW/LW) or wide midfielder (LM/RM)
Now let's explain each one in detail;

1 Center / Attacking / Offensive /Defensive midfielder (CM) Central midfielders play several roles on the field of play. They are described as the orchestra conductors, the engines of the team, the players pulling the strings from the middle. They are the link between defence and attack, and must also defend when the opposite team are in possession. When his team does not have possession, the center midfielder is expected to drop back and pressure the ball. Their central position enables them to have an all-round view of the match, and as most of the action takes place in and around their area of the pitch, midfielders often exert the greatest degree of control over how a match is played. In offense the attacking midfielder should be in involved in the action by making runs towards the ball. Even before he gets it, he should already know where and how he wants to distribute it.

2 Winger (RW/LW) or wide midfielder (LM/RM) Wingers are commonly found in teams who play with three attackers. Traditionally, wingers are strictly attacking players who stay wide, dribble the ball forward and serve in crosses. Like all attacking players, wingers need to have 'off-the-ball' intelligence, by being able to read passes from the midfield that give them a clear crossing or scoring opportunity. Traditionally, right-footed players are played on the right wing and left-footed players on the left as a matter of familiarity and comfort. However, in the modern game, coaches usually demand wingers to be able to play on both flanks and to switch flanks during play regularly as a quick change of tactics.