Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals. This very advanced position and its limited defensive responsibilities mean forwards normally score more goals than other players. This position requires intelligence, speed, and power, both of execution and of thought, to perform the role well. Modern team formations usually include one to three forwards; two is the most common. Coaches typically field one striker who plays in an advanced position, and another attacking forward who plays somewhat deeper and assists in making goals as well as scoring. It should be noted that inside forwards develop from attacking midfield positions and hence are naturally midfielders. Barcelona FC star Lionel Messi is a typical Attacking Midfielder seen as a forward due to his shot accuracy. Wikipedia [ - ]

Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play... [ + ]