SK Position Guide: Central Midfielder, with Jordan Nobbs

Jordan Nobbs sets out the central midfielder’s job in the third player instalment of the position guide series. The purpose, she says, is to be a big part of the heart of the team: because the position is so central you play a key part in the majority of scenarios, attacking, setting people up, keeping the ball, chasing it down in a high press and making recovery runs, while setting the tempo for those around you. On the ball she prioritises playing forward while keeping possession, plays simple passes in her own third and takes risks in the attacking third, and builds confidence by getting on the ball. Off it she checks her shoulders around once a second.