is defense in soccer the hardest position, and why?

Answer 1

I'm an American living in England. I like football (soccer to Americans). I would think defense would be the hardes to play. They are usually the ones who block shots and passes so sliding is an essential tool. Also, they need to be quick to keep up with and stay ahead of forwards. They need to be physical too.

Answer 2

Wow, that's a tough one. I think it depends on what position you played if you played or currently play soccer. Most players don't not have an in depth understanding or appreciation for other positions. If you've played all of them, then you have more insight on the question. Let's see:
Goalie: You against the world basically. Sometimes it doesn't matter how good your skills are. You can still be beat by an intentionally or unintentionally well-placed shot. Or worse, a fluke deflection off someone or your goal post.
Defender: It takes stamina, determination, skill and intelligence to play this position correctly. Even then you can still get beaten.
Midfielder: Most people see them as the "brain" behind the offense. If your midfield doesn't know how to creative on the fly, based on second-by-second changing situations, you're pretty much hanging in the wind. Speaking of wind; if they can't get back to help your defenders, since they are both the first line of defense and offense, you're in trouble.
Forward: Finish, finish, finish. It doesn't matter how skillful your forward is, if he or she can't finish, you're out of luck. A forward also needs to be creative and it doesn't help if they are not necessarily fast, but have quick feet.

Answer 3

Depends on how you define hard.

Playing up front when you have no service from your midfield can be hard. Central midfielders probably do the most running. Defence can be hard if your midfield isnt great, or if the opposing team is better.

Mentally, goalkeepers have the hardest job, as they have to be alert at all times. If a defender switches off for a second there is still the keeper behind. If the keeper switches off, a long range shot can go in.

Answer 4

I think you might be confusing yourself. It is one thing to be playing defensively, and another to actually be a defender. In terms of positions, I think the midfield seems the most difficult, speed, stamina, and agility wise (lots of ppl say goalkeeper, which is tough, but it's more mental). In terms of offense and defense, I would have to say that playing offensively, or on the attack, would also be harder. A team can hold themselves defensively, even smaller teams against bigger teams, but are sometimes not able to break through the oppositions defensive line to form an attack and score goals.

Answer 5

It's not the hardest but the one with more responsability, because all of the plaers make constant mistakes, but the once that the peolpe notices most are the ones in defense, because the other team could score because of it. You really need to be rough and make certain sacrifices like making a foul on purpose in order for the other team not to score against you. You cannot have any doubts, you have to tackle with full strenght.

Answer 6

well I speak from experience when I say that being a defender is not the hardest position in the field but it is a very challenging position...I have been playing defense my whole life...I can play every position in defense....right full back, left full back, stopper, sweeper.....and I say that it is a very challenging one because you not only have to be fast but you have to be strong as well.....there are numerous aspects you have to master before you can become a great defender.....you have to mark well, be fast, strong, secure with your legs, be aggresive, intimidating, play well with your head(aerial), have a good vision of the field, good communication skills.....all these combined make you a defender to watch out for.....and remember that the first line of attack is the defense so play focused and you'll do fine.....

Answer 7

Its tough, possibly the hardest. Also depends on the offense (good or bad). But still. You need patience, strength, speed, focus, and more. I guess it depends on your opinion and who you are and what's easier for you. But in general, defense is harder.

I once saw a shirt that said: "Offense sells tickets, Defense wins championships" I'm a defender so I thought it was pretty funny. =)

Answer 8

mid field is the toughest place because of the fact u administration the sport u can exchange the bypass from speedy 2 slow n u r respnsible 4 cleanin up 4 different ppls errors u have 2 run up n down beacuse u have 2 b close to have been the ball is so ur well-being has 2 b better then the the remainder of the gang n if u make a mistake it may b extremly costly so u have 2 continuously attempt n b on top of issues

Answer 9

sort of...defense and sweeper are the last line of defense other than goalie. if the opposing team is more offensive than defensive, then the defense has the toughest job. sometimes the midfield just lets the ball by because they have backup. there is pressure on defense because they urge themselves to not let the ball by.

Answer 10

depends what you mean by defense, half back is the hardest position because they do the most running and cover more ground. full back is usually your least skilled players and your wings and stryker are your fastest and handle the ball the best