Which Strengths Go Well with What Positions?
From: Gary Rue
After watching a lot of soccer matches, it is apparent to me that these skills are most utilized in the respective positions:
GKs--ability to sleep standing up when the ball is at the other end; this is matched with the ability to instantly wake up when the ball suddenly arrives at the GK's end; understands the importance of looking good in a save attempt, than actually making the save.
Center Backs--social skills used to communicate with the GK (when not sleeping) and other backs when the ball is at the other end; ability to communicate displeasure and assign blame to other teammates when the other team scores; generally have the biggest leg swings of anyone on the team and look for every opportunity to kick the ball as far as possible, regardless of opponent pressure.
Midfielders--neck flexibility to watch flighted balls from one team's defensive third to the other teams defensive third; has the stamina to run all over the field without ever being in position to receive or defend the ball.
Forwards--ability to run fast towards the opponents goal; however, lacks the physical capabilities of moving faster than average walking speed when the ball starts to move in the other direction. This internal magnetic polarization is magically reversed in the second half. Interestingly enough, any player that is assigned to play this position, automatically acquires this skill.
