Think of your favourite right back if you're having trouble remembering it.After the keeper (#1) if you go to your right across the back line you'll easily find the next number in numerical order #2.
This one is the furthest one back and should be by far the easiest to remember.Most starting keepers will wear this jersey number but not always.Soccer Position Numbers Video Explanation What Are Each Of The Soccer Position Numbers For Every Position? Give It To Me Straight #1 - Goalkeeper When people talk about having a tight tactical IQ the basics begin with knowing what your position does in the different phases of the game and knowing you all the soccer position numbers is essential.
After you're done test yourself by watching a game on TV and start pointing out all the different positions by number, once you've got that think about all the positions you've played and see if you can name them as well. Quick! What position is the #7 or #3? If you had to take awhile to think about it or have no clue then this page is perfect for you. If you're ever hoping to play at the University or Pro level and understand tactics at a higher level you are going to need to know all 11 positions by name and number with your eyes closed. Most people know the classic #9 which is the top striker, these are the Suarez, Lewandowski and Sergio Agueros of the world, but other than that what else do you know? Maybe #1 the Goalkeeper? The reason they exist is to help with the overall organization of the teams structure as well as making the communication of a position significantly more efficient. Numbers have been associated with soccer positions for decades but most people (even soccer players) don't know which is which and what they mean. Well now you can pretend like you know what the hell they're saying. "Hey Chris go play the 6 and tell Mike to play the 7, Johnny you're the 9 what are you doing so far back?" Ever heard something like this on the pitch from your own coach or the opponents coach? Why are soccer position numbers so confusing and why do we need them exactly?