forward
Also known as attacker, striker, FW, soccer forward, soccer attacker, soccer striker
association football position played near the opponent's goal
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A forward is a player in soccer whose main job is to play near the opponent's goal, typically responsible for scoring points. This position matters because forwards are usually a team's primary attacking threat and their ability to finish chances often determines whether a team wins or loses.
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Marcus Rashford (no. 11, in white) is 1 on 1 against Hossein Hosseini (no. 24, in blue) and is attempting to score. The goalkeeper will try to stop the forward from scoring a goal by preventing the ball from passing the goal line. In the sport of association football or soccer, a forward (or attacker) is an outfield position which primarily plays further up the pitch than midfielders and defenders. As with any attacking player, the role of the forward relies heavily on being able to create space for attack. Their advanced position and limited defensive responsibilities mean forwards normally score more goals on behalf of their team than other players.
Attacking positions generally favour direct players who take on the defense of the opponent in order to create scoring chances, where they benefit from a lack of predictability in attacking play. Modern team formations normally include one to three forwards. For example, the common 4–2–3–1 includes one forward. Less conventional formations may include more than three forwards, or sometimes none.