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Can a defender score in soccer, and if so, how often do defenders typically score goals during a match?
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What does the defender do in soccer?
The defenders job is to defend and to see that the ball does not go near the goalkeeper.
Can defender goal in f00tball?
Any player, including defenders and goalkeepers, can score a goal in a game of football (soccer).
How do you get noticed by academies as a defender in soccer?
Im a defender in football/soccer and I know that when you want to go pro you mostly go through youth academies. And the academies only really select the forwards and defenders don't really ever get looked at.
Can defenders in soccer score goals?
Yes, defenders in soccer can score goals by shooting or heading the ball into the opposing team's net during a game.
Five position a player have on a soccer field?
Some positions are defender, goalkeeper, sweeper (which goes behind the defenders), midfielders, strikers or forwards, and stoppers (which goes in front of the defenders but behind the midfielders).
Can defenders score in soccer, and if so, how often do they typically contribute to the team's goals?
Yes, defenders can score in soccer. However, they typically contribute to the team's goals less frequently than forwards or midfielders. Defenders often score from set pieces such as corners or free kicks, but their primary role is to prevent the opposing team from scoring.
What is the main responsibility of the defenders?
Depends on what sport. Soccer, Hockey, Etc. But the main point of the defender is to make sure the ball (or anything else, depends on the game) doesn't go into the goal. The defender is the last line of defense before the Goalie.
Can a fast defender make a professional soccer team?
Yes. It is good to have quick defenders to get the ball and move out fast and start a counter attack, or to catch an opposing player who is on attack. A fast defender is far more useful than a slow one.
Are there three defenders for soccer?
No usually the team has four defenders.
Has there been a professional soccer player that never scored a goal?
Yes, but rarely. Only goalies and defenders never score during their time as professional soccer players but defenders have eradicated that factor as defenders have scored some of the beautiful goals ever scored. Goalies have scored some goals through set-pieces.
What is a back in soccer?
A back is a defender.
Are there any defenders the soccer field?
Yes.
