Forwards

Pressing forward

Sets the direction and intensity of the press.

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

Curves runs to screen passes, recognises poor touches and forces hurried decisions. The work must connect with the team’s pressing structure.

Luis Suárez · Darwin Núñez · Lautaro Martínez

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

Assess triggers, angles and repeat efforts. Running hard without coordination can open passing routes.