Detailed explanations of football terms to help you understand

FIFA is translated as “International Football Federation”. Its full English name is International Federation of Association Football. However, because FIFA was originally established in France, the first letters of the French Fédération Internationale de Football Association were used, abbreviated as FIFA. In this article we are going to explain some about

02. English expression of player position:

1) GK (goalkeeper / goalie)

The main purpose of the goalkeeper is to prevent the opposing team from scoring a goal. He is confined to a rectangular penalty area 18 yards from the goal and is the only player in football who is allowed to block the ball with his hands.

2) ST (striker) / CF (center forward)

The main task is to attack, break through the opponent’s defense, and try to score a goal. The most clever, dangerous, and strong player in the game. The striker is basically the main goal scorer in the game.

3) Midfielders

They are the link between defenders and attackers. They need to be fitter and stronger than other players on the pitch because they are the ones who run the most throughout the game. Their job is to get into the opposing team’s area. Midfielders are divided into: CAM (central attacking midfielder) attacking midfielder , front waist, responsible for organizing the attack, creating opportunities for the striker, or attacking the goal himself; CDM (central defending midfielder) defensive midfielder, responsible for blocking the opponent’s attack in the midfield, and then passing the ball to teammates to launch an attack.

4) CB (center back)

They are deployed in the middle of the field, responsible for preventing the opposing players from launching attacks and blocking the opposing players from entering their own penalty area when they have possession of the ball.

5) WB (wing back) / LB&RB

A (left/right) fullback is a player who defends on both sides of the pitch. Their main task is to prevent the opponent from passing the ball from the sideline into the penalty area. In some defensive systems, they are also responsible for marking.

03. English expressions for football-related personnel:

First line-up

substitute

captain skipper

coach\manager\boss\gaffer

assistant coach\trainer

Referee

Linesman

forth official

Video Assistant Referee VAR

assistant referee

Scout

Physiotherapist

Journalist

Commentator

Equipment Manager Kit Man

supporter\fan\12th man

04. Football terminology

Penalty kick

corner kick

Kick-off

corner ball, corner

header

tackle

Whip

cut inside

Save

flip shot

volley shot

push shot

 Own goal

last-gasp goal

free kick

bicycle kick, overhead kick

Chest-high ball

goal kick

rolling pass, ground pass

ground ball, grounder

hand ball

penalty kick spot kick

hat trick hat trick

Free kick

Chesting

consecutive passes

diving header

flank pass

high lobbing pass

volley pass

flying header

Over-head kick\bicycle kick

dribbling

(Goalkeeper) clean catching

05. English expressions related to football field:

football, soccer

midfield

kickoff circle/centercircle

halfway line

touchline

goal line

football field, pitch

Penalty mark

Penalty area

Goal area

bench

Corner flag

06. English terms related to football rules:

offside

pass the ball

take a pass

red card

Yellow card

Block body check

Intercept

 extra- time

Injury time

spot pass

throw – in

Block tackle

half time interval

goal, goal number