All of the field players, but mainly the defense, or the center D. They are the last line of defense before it's one on one with the goalie.
goal keeper, defense. midfielder, forward
11 players on the field including the goal keeper. and a few substitutes.
No they can't there has to be a goal keeper, if a keeper gets sent off and their are no subs left to bring a keeper from the bench then one of the outfield players have to act as goal keeper instead
Soccer players usually aim to the far post from where they are shooting since it is tougher for the keeper.
11 per team eg: 1 goal keeper and 10 on the field.
There are not players officially designated to protect the goal keeper, but as in other sports (e.g. ice hockey) there is an unwritten rule that teammates (especially fullbacks) protect the goalkeeper. This is due to the fact that the goalkeeper is put in the most vulnerable situations (spending a lot of time on the ground, in close proximity to the ball, and legs intent on kicking the ball). Players do not have special privileges within the rules to protect the goalkeeper, but expect them to do so.
In soccer there are usually 3 to 4 players in the defensive line (not including the goal-keeper). It just depends on the lineup that the particular team is playing.
The kicker and the defending goal keeper.
A goal may be a scored directly from a goal keeper punt.
The goal keeper is always considered a defender, if he is in or out of the penalty area.
Iker Casillas
No