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Half-back – position employed in a 2–3–5 formation, half-backs would play in front of the full-backs and behind the forwards. The middle half-back was known as a centre-half; those on either side were known as wing-halves. [170] Half-time – break between the two halves of a match, usually lasts 15 minutes. [171]
Centre-backs are often tall and positioned for their ability to win duels in the air. In the modern game, most teams employ two or three centre-backs in front of the goalkeeper. The 4–2–3–1, 4–3–3, and 4–4–2 formations all use two centre-backs. The common 4–4–2 formation uses two centre-backs.
Herrera would modify it by adding a fifth defender, the sweeper or libero, behind the two centre backs. The sweeper or libero, who acted as the free man, would deal with any attackers who went through the two centre backs. [28] Inter finished third in the Serie A in his first season, second the next year and first in his third season.
Alessandro Bastoni Cavaliere OMRI (born 13 April 1999) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serie A club Inter Milan and the Italy national team. Considered one of the best centre-backs in the world, he is known for his well-timed tackles and ball playing ability. [2] [3]
Tiago Tomás Palacios (born 28 April 2003) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serie A club Inter Milan. Club career [ edit ]
Samuel has been regarded as one of the best centre-backs of his generation, [3] [4] and as one of football's toughest defenders, [5] with former international teammate and Inter captain Javier Zanetti referring to him as the "hardest player" he has played with.
On 12 July 2023, Bisseck joined Serie A club Inter Milan on a permanent deal until 2028, [10] for around €7 million with bonuses. [11] Bisseck made his debut for Inter in a 2–0 win over Monza in the team's opening match of the 2023–24 season. [12] He made his first start in a 1–0 UEFA Champions League win at RB Salzburg on 8 November ...
Stefan de Vrij (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈsteːfɑn də ˈvrɛi]; born 5 February 1992) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serie A club Inter Milan and the Netherlands national team. De Vrij began his career at his local club VV Spirit, and debuted as a professional for Feyenoord at age 17.