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Defence

Modern hybrid centre-back

Combines defending, composure and anticipation.

Positioning & movement

Shaded area: typical operating zone · Arrow: example movement

Indicative diagrams, not fixed positions or tracking data.
Role details & scouting notes

Understanding the role

A descriptive profile combining duelling, defensive reading and useful distribution. Responsibilities change with the defensive line, pressing plan and build-up structure.

Player examples

Rúben Dias

Player examples illustrate aspects of each role, not a fixed label for their entire career.

What to watch

Avoid assuming completeness from a label. Evaluate each skill, its consistency and the match context separately.