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MLS playmakers Nicolas Lodeiro (Seattle), Cristian Maidana (Houston) and Luciano Acosta (D.C. United) all contributed AT&T MLS Goal of the Week candidates for Week 23, which also include a long-range blast from Colorado's Albanian star Shkelzen Gashi.
"windscreen wiper" - is a libero in midfield who stationed himself in front of the defensive block and took action to stop opposing attacks. This role is becoming more and more important in footballing tactics.
On the other hand the typical playmaker is no longer part of the scene. His duties have been spread around, with the "windscreen wiper" carrying the main defensive responsibility and the midfielder playing just behind the strikers being the main point of attack.
The flank midfielders link in pairs with the outer backs and complement each other both in defence and in attack.
I thought the play maker was dead.
The all knowing Fifa said that around 2004.
Here is there post on it.
"windscreen wiper" - is a libero in midfield who stationed himself in front of the defensive block and took action to stop opposing attacks. This role is becoming more and more important in footballing tactics.
On the other hand the typical playmaker is no longer part of the scene. His duties have been spread around, with the "windscreen wiper" carrying the main defensive responsibility and the midfielder playing just behind the strikers being the main point of attack.
The flank midfielders link in pairs with the outer backs and complement each other both in defence and in attack.