A central midfielder who moves into the half-spaces and wide channels.
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 central midfielder who moves into the half-spaces and wide channels. Supports the winger and full-back, creates overloads and attacks gaps between defenders.
Player examples
Bernardo Silva · Kevin De Bruyne
Player examples illustrate aspects of each role, not a fixed label for their entire career.
What to watch
Moving wide can expose the centre. Assess the timing of rotations and which teammate covers the vacated space.