I need help choosing my soccer postion?

Question

OK I'm 5'7 and have a pretty good condition my techniques are not the best and I am a accurate passer right footed shooter not the best shot, Don't know my position need help thanks

Answer 1

bench warmer

Answer 2

A defender is usually tall and has a pretty bulky body. If you have good strength and can rule out the opposition with tackling skills, then the best place for you is center back or a defensive midfielder. A defensive midfielder must also be a decent passer of the ball in order to start an attack by passing to an attacking midfielder. An additional attribute for a defender is to be aggressive. Speed is not necessary but it will help to catch up with those frisky opposing attackers.



The wing of the pitch is an easy way through the opponent's defense if you have the speed. So if you're fast and can dispossess the man with the ball, try being a left back or right back. If you're fast and have good ball control/dribbling and are good at crossing the ball into the box, then left or right wing in a forward position is suitable. But if you're a forward winger, short passing is also important if you want to give the ball possessively to a teammate instead of just dropping a 50/50 ball into the keeper's box. Wingers will sometimes need to be a good finisher too since he is an attacker, so he'll most likely get a shooting chance.



The attacking midfield position is the hub of the team because they're supposed to play-make and create chances for their strikers to finish. Speed is not really a crucial aspect but you will need to be an accurate passer in order to run the play of your team. Ball control/dribbling is needed to cushion the ball every time you receive it. Stamina will help because as a midfielder, you'll be running back to your defense in support and take it forward often. Midfielders who can find the back of the net and are able to work with both feet will be very useful at times.



In order to be a deadly striker, you'll HAVE to have a powerful, accurate shot because those midfielders will be expecting you to be clinical after they work their asses off. Keep in mind that finishing and ball control/dribbling are the most important attributes a striker should have. Then comes sprint speed and stamina since you will keep moving and finding space for your men to pass to you. Most strikers are not too tall and bulky so they can stay flexible and fast, but it can be an advantage if you're a striker with the body of a defender. The opposing backs will show aggression so being a big striker enables you to fight fire with fire. It helps you have more power in your shots and more threat with your headers. But unfortunately, you won't have the speed the average striker needs. Although you are the main finisher as a striker, it's good to have some passing mentality in situations where the opposing defense closes down on you.



These are just the base attributes that players should have in different positions. Hope this helped.

Answer 3

Considering that you're 5'7" and probably not some extremely tall 12 year old, I'm assuming you're 15-17 years old. In my opinion, by that age you should have all your technique and basic stuff down, like accurate passing and a good shot. If you're playing rec. or something similar, you could pick any position and try to improve based on that position's specific needs. But, if you're playing at a more competitive level and don't think you'll be able to keep up with the other team because of your footwork and technique, I agree with @Immobylized....goalie would probably be your best bet. Good luck!

Answer 4

To be honest, soccer isn't some thing which you could just opt for up. Now, i will say which you could nonetheless be a rather just right participant in case you work at it. Honestly, just let the train make a decision what position. Do not be picky. If he asks for a preference, inform him safeguard. Try outs will generally be lots of conditioning probably the most days, and footwork and capturing other days. You can need various stamina, and relying on what school you're going to, you are going to be competing in opposition to club players; most of which have been taking part in 10-15 years already. So with which have a rather good perspective the entire time, even if you get annoyed. Encourage different avid gamers to show management, and check out being acquaintances with the opposite avid gamers. If the train sees you have a excellent chemistry with the leisure of the group, that could aid as well.

Answer 5

You could probably play a center or outside defense position. As long as you have a decent other 3 players you should have no problem playing defense with average speed. You can win lose balls, make challenges, and distribute the ball to the midfield. America often plays 2 center defenders: a stopper and a sweeper. You would probably be a good stopper. The stopper players in front of the sweeper and has no specific responsibilities except basically stopping the ball. This position also would allow you to go up the field and make those passes you are good at.

Answer 6

Well it all depends, Have you ever played on a team before? if no then you may be better than you think not to mention you can practice shooting and dribbling the ball. Right midfield may be a good start since you are right footed. You just have to run up and down the field a lot at that position. Goal keeper usually goes out the guy that has played goalie before and has that experience. You can also play defender, they are good at taking the ball from people then all they do is pass it up field.

Answer 7

Yeah I think you should play keeper. You're tall enough for the position, and based on your evaluation you'd pretty much not do well in any other position. Do TONS of goalkeeper training and camps. At the professional level for the most part the keepers train separate from the field players because they require a different technique of training and workout. The goalie needs to be able to punt and take goal kicks so you should work on developing the strength and accuracy in your right leg. Also a goalie needs to have lightning reflexes to save unexpected shots so you need to work on quickening your reflexes. Good luck!

Answer 8

Outside back would be the best. Forwards need to have a great shot with both feet and mids need to have great technique (especially center mids). Outside backs can get up and dribble a little when the time is right and they need to be fairly conditioned. Your height will be a useful tool against bigger forwards and mids. Good luck!

Answer 9

I'm 5'11, run cross country so pretty good shape, average dribbler, decent shooter and good passer/crosser (also right-footed). I start as a right back on my club team and we're second in state. So try outside back or mid!



Hope it helps bro!

Answer 10

I honestly mean no offense, but soccer is the gayest sport in the world. Pick up a baseball bat and swing it a couple times, it's going to feel so good. Catch a line drive, or fly ball and feel it slap in your glove. Sublime! Who would want to play a game where you NEVER score? Good luck. Also, watch the original Bad News Bears, from 1976....

Answer 11

Try goalie. not offense if you can only shoot with your right foot. maybe midfield if you still want to play a form of offense. defense is good too. hope this helps!

Answer 12

Midfielder its my favorite position