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A midfielder is a player in soccer who operates in the central area of the field and can have different responsibilities depending on their style of play, ranging from defensive roles that break up opposing attacks to attacking roles with minimal defensive duties. Midfielders matter because their positioning between defense and attack, combined with their mobility and passing ability, makes them crucial for controlling the game's flow and connecting a team's defensive and offensive efforts.

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