In association football, a midfielder takes an outfield position primarily in the middle of the pitch. [1] Midfielders may play an exclusively defensive role, breaking up attacks, and are in that case known as defensive midfielders.
A midfielder is an outfield player, positioned between the defense and the forwards, who contributes both in attack and defense for their team. In the modern game, most midfielders are specialists, contributing mainly to either the defensive or offensive side of the game.
A midfielder in soccer is a player positioned in the center of the field between the defenders and the forwards. The role of a midfielder is to provide the link between the attack and the defense.