1. Possessing the ball – most successful wingers (Luis Figo, Ze Roberto, Denilson) have the ability to carry the ball up the wing and beat opponents through dribbling. The flanks are relatively less "crowded" so the winger needs to be effective in one-versus-one battles.
2. Distributing the ball – the outside midfielder has to be an efficient passer. He must be able to cross, serve the ball forward, pass to the inside and back.
3. Speed and stamina – playing as an outside midfield is physically demanding and requires covering a lot of ground. Wingers have to help out the defense, support the midfield and even make forward runs. Without good fitness, the winger will not be able to participate in the development of plays. by Expert 03:12:18 Saturday 12 June 2004 |
