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
The midfielder (or halfback) position is the field player in between the offensive and defensive parts of the field The midfielder's priority is both offense and defense Coach says: "If you like running from one end of the field to the other, this is a good position to play "
The physically demanding position that provides a bridge between the defense and offense Midfielders penetrate deeply into enemy territory on attack and must also be able to get back on defense when the opposition gets the ball Midfielders may specialize as an attacker or defender