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E would stand for End. On a football field there is a Defensive End that plays on the defensive line, a Tight End that usually plays on the offensive line and is a pass receiver, and a Split End who is a wide receiver.
Until 1965, NCAA mandated it's players to play a one platoon system meaning that one unit played both offense and defense. The E position meant that the player played on the outside or ends of the line. Ends played both DE on defense and TE on offense.
Florida Gators run a hybrid option run/pass QB scheme. They call it the F position, not to be confused with FL (aka Flanker). I don't actually know what the F stands for. Best guess would be Florida.
that would be the quarter back and line-men, the position is where they are on the team. the quarter back is the person that has to find some way to get the foot ball into the end zone
gk = goalkeeper
cb = centre back ( left & right )
cm = centre middle
fw = forward
The "G" stands for the "guard" position on the offensive line. There are two on an offensive line, one on either side of the center, the person who snaps the ball to the quarterback.
In American football, 'S' is a safety.
In association football, 'S' may be used for striker.