Soccer positions can change slightly depending on the formation used. Soccer formations do not include the goalkeeper , here are some below

4-3-3, 4-4-2, 3-5-2. There are many variations in the modern soccer game now as many teams are now playing only one main striker in many games, Chelsea won the English Premiership playing only one main striker for most of the games.

Here are the basic soccer positions

Goalkeeper.... Allowed to handle the ball and will save goals. Defence

Right full back, Left full back, Centre half and Sweeper ( Sits behind defence ) Midfield

Left midfielder, Right midfielder, Central midfielder Forwards

Left wing, Right wing, Centre forward

Famous players who have played in these soccer postions include

Goalkeeper........Dino Zoff

Right back......Cafu

Left Back.....Paulo Maldini

Centre Half.....John Terry

Sweeper.......Bobby Moore

Right midfield....David Beckham

Left midfield.....Rivaldo

Centre Midfield.....Platini

Right wing......Jimmy Johnstone

Centre Forward.....Pele

Left wing.....Maradona