Between the forwards and fullbacks. Must play both offense and defense.

A player positioned between the forwards and defenders, midfielders control traffic in the middle of the field and the transition between attack and defense.

a player who is primarily responsible for moving the ball from the defenders to the forwards.

A player who plays both offense and defense, patrolling the middle area of the field. Also known as a halfback.

A player positioned generally around the middle of the field for a team; also known as a "halfback".

Players positioned between forwards and defenders. They serve as a link between offense and defense, helping build attacks and supporting the fullbacks in defense.

The playing position for players that are responsible for linking play between attackers and defenders.

players who line up in front of defenders and behind strikers; creative members of the team whose role is to link the forwards and defense.

Player who functions primarily in the center (neutral) third of the field and whose principal job is to link the defense and the attack through ball control and passing.

One of the two, three or four players who combine the offensive and defensive functions of a soccer team. Midfielders play in front of the defenders and behind the forwards.

Player occupying a position between the forwards and fullbacks.