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Originally Posted by ThaiPie

I'm not sure I understand this subtle difference. Is a wingback, a defender who tracks forward like a winger.
But a winger, is an attacker who tracks back like a defender?

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I'm sure many of us don't! It all used to be so simple!

https://quickstartsoccer.com/wing-back-position/

https://quickstartsoccer.com/winger/

And a BBC article about the changing role of the goalkeeper.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football...s/cp3z0wx3x54o

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Originally Posted by ThaiPie

I'm not sure I understand this subtle difference. Is a wingback, a defender who tracks forward like a winger.
But a winger, is an attacker who tracks back like a defender?

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My understanding is that wingbacks cover the entire wing in both a defensive and attacking capacity. Wingers, on the other hand, are attacking players and will usually have another player behind them (i.e. a full back) to cover defensive duties.

If I were a wingback, I'd ask for a raise!

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Originally Posted by ThaiPie

I'm not sure I understand this subtle difference. Is a wingback, a defender who tracks forward like a winger.
But a winger, is an attacker who tracks back like a defender?

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Before TV so-called expert analysts we didn't have to know. We just watched the game and celebrated the win or whinged at the loss.

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Originally Posted by since41

Before TV so-called expert analysts we didn't have to know. We just watched the game and celebrated the win or whinged at the loss.

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A lot of people play computer games now. Whether it's FIFA or a management game the tactics and formations are a big part of it.