Modern football has developed for more than 100 years, and tactics have changed considerably. This is mainly reflected in two aspects, the increasing emphasis on defense and the diversification of offensive and defensive systems. When we carefully study the changes in offensive and defensive systems, we can find that, Most of the revolutionary tactics were produced with changes in side tactics. The origin and changes of
side tactics
football was born in the beginning, there is no formation at all, it is a brain swarming forward attack. However, with the improvement of the players' personal abilities, everyone gradually discovered that the football game is just a game of scoring goals. Some serious people began to consider designing tactics to improve the excitement of the football game. So was the first formation with a clear tactical purpose, the 235 formation was born. In this formation, the central midfielder is responsible for the offense, and the two wide midfielders are responsible for defending the opposing winger. The football game finally has suspense and charm. In the 1920s, Arsenal felt that the 235 formation was still not effective against the opponent's five forwards. So a player in the midfield pulled back to the defense line and created a sensation. For the first time in this formation, has a full-back whose main task is to defend a winger. At this time, the full-back did not participate in the tactical task of assisting. The evolution of the
WM formation is more balanced than 235.
In the 1940s and 1950s, the Italians brought a subversive change in football tactics. Rocco first tried to reduce the number of forwards to four, created a 334 formation, and succeeded in Serie A. After losing a group of extremely talented players in the Torino air crash, the Italians had no choice but to withdraw again. The forward players were placed in the midfield or defender line, creating a 532 formation and a 433 formation. For the first time, there is no winger in the 532 formation, and the full-backs and full-backs exist at the same time, which makes the center of focus of the wing players shift from offensive to defensive. At the same time, the Brazilians want to guard against the crazy attack of the other four forwards. Rocco's 334 was also transformed. They pulled a midfielder back to the back line and created a smash hit 424 formation. In this formation, the wing defense is more stable, and the two wingers Wawa and Zagalo who have no worries can let go of their hands to attack. The lethality of the Brazil team is frightening.
Rensenbrink and Ovimars
The restoration and development of winger tactics
In the 1966 World Cup, at the time, England’s head coach Ramsey did not choose the tactical arrangement of wingers, but chose the center. Tactics, time, place, and convenience, as the host, England won the World Cup. Since then, wing tactics have been ignored by the world for a long time.
1966, a miracle without wings, the England team does not have a dedicated full-back. The
wing was restored again and became the main force of the team. The offensive point was in the 1980s of the last century. Newcastle and Tottenham Hotspur have once again become a paradise for wide players. One of the representatives is Waddell. He brought down the opposing defensive players through his splendid and gorgeous dribble, and became the side. The road player broke out a new world of his own. However, at the time, the title of King of the Wings still had to be worn on the head of Liverpool's famous black player John Barnes. He played 79 games in the England national team and became famous in the friendly match with Brazil with a brilliant goal. Barnes's gorgeous footwork and excellent shooting skills among the opposing defensive players won him great enthusiasm and support from experts and fans.
In the 89.90s of the last century, Barnes was a famous European winger
. Starting in the 1990s, the English League has become increasingly demanding for speed. The coaches of various clubs have therefore confirmed the importance of wing attack. One after another, wingers who are good at making use of narrow wing have become the biggest threat behind.
Sir Stanley Matthews
Sir Bobby Robson, who is well-known in English football, is a man who pays great attention to wing attack. As the head coach of the England team, he reused the Wade and Barnes we mentioned. When coached the Newcastle team, he also suggested using wide players such as Robert and Solano. Under the 442 tactical system adopted by Coach Robertson, Newcastle’s wing attack is very effective and functional. Roberto on the left is a left-hander who specializes in feeding the ball for Alan Sheler on the forward line. This person is smart, has a good tactical awareness and often has a range of activities. Covering to the right, Solano on the other side is agile and has excellent dribbling skills. His presence has greatly improved the accuracy of Newcastle's right attack, , and is an indispensable main force for the team. In addition, the two full-backs, Hughes on the right and Bernard on the left, also contributed a lot to the offensive side. Especially the 40 right-back Northern Ireland international Hughes has strong running ability and good control ability, and can frequently participate in the offensive ranks.
Wader
The similarities and differences between traditional and modern winger tactics:
Traditional winger keywords: passing
Crossing is the most fundamental requirement of traditional football winger tactics, whether it is a winger who did not return in the early years, or a more balanced wing Midfielders, their ultimate goal is to pass the ball to teammates closer to the goal. Z3z crosses are mainly completed in two ways-bottom crosses and 45-degree crosses. The former used more in the early stages of introducing wing tactics, and the existence of many excellent wingers at that time also made bottom crosses. The power is very powerful. However, with the strengthening of the side defense, the offensive space provided to the opponent's side is very limited. It is extremely difficult to break through the bottom line, so 45-degree angle passes appear more and more in the game. In addition to the lower physical exertion of on its own wide players, a 45-degree cross is easier to pass to the blank area between the opponent's defender and the goalkeeper, so that its center forward can get a more calm shot.
Bayesian arc passing is Beckham’s signature skill
Traditional winger keywords: dribbling
In the early days, due to the insufficient number of wing defenders, wingers often faced one-on-one defense, which also made the wingers take the ball. After that, the first choice is to excel. After all, as long as one of the opponent's defensive players is passed, the front is a Ma Pingchuan. In those days gone by, outstanding wingers often had a common nickname: "Dribble Master". Matthews, George Best, and Garrincha are the best of all the wingers, and they are all superb. is one of the few black and white expansion films, we can see their wonderful performances. Although these people often show the stubbornness of not passing people over and absolutely not passing the ball, that is the football of the year. They can use a variety of fake moves to get rid of on the spot, which is far more difficult than the extraordinary in high-speed dribbling, which also shows their superb skills.
Brazilian ghost Galincha
modern winger keywords: inverted foot cut
modern football pays more and more attention to the defensive three-dimensionality, pay more attention to the control of the ball, the defensive formation will move towards the side of the ball, the side Offensive players are often trapped in deep siege, so they can't just start looking for opportunities in wing activities. Z4z has many excellent wide players who are considering changing their offensive routes to avoid the opponent's defense. Pires is a typical one. As the most elegant wing player at the time, is different from those wing passers and traditional speed wingers. The handsome Pires prefers to pass the ball on the ground with clear lines. Mock the opponent's defense. Although is an avant-garde on the left, he is a true right-footed player. Because of this, he rarely breaks through the bottom, but often dribbles the ball laterally. Excellent passing awareness makes him a deployment station for Arsenal's frontcourt attack. They can also become the masters of the game. So far, insiders have accounted for a large proportion of winger activities.
Robert Pires
When it comes to internal cutting, it is natural to mention Robben. Robben was a left-footed player. He was a left winger when he first debuted. After moving to Bayern, due to Ribery who prefers the left wing in the team, Robben could only go to the right and eventually became the insider king. Robben’s in-cut shooting is a unique skill. This Robben corridor may be one of the most famous "routines" in football. He takes the ball-cuts-shoots, and countless people know what he is going to do. , But it just cannot be stopped. At the peak of , Robben has the fast speed and strong explosive power. He is recognized by the world as the "Peter Pan". At the same time, he has excellent physical flexibility and balance. 's amazing physical fitness and extraordinary technical talent are Robben's unique skillsThe two core supporting conditions directly determine the continuity of the action and the substantial effect of the breakthrough shot.
Robben
Compared with Messi, Robben’s dribbling stride is slightly larger, and after combining explosive power, Robben’s dribbling is more tense, and the shift of the center of gravity is more obvious, which is uniquely confusing. Although the stride rate may be slightly lower, it is still good. At the top level. Therefore, Robben can be said to be one of the players with the best combination of technique, dribbling, speed, and dexterity. The excellent combination of man and ball and the ability of touch control are the prerequisites for the "Roben Corridor" to become famous .
Robben breaks Barcelona goal
Modern winger keywords: cross conversion
Since there are often wing players with different styles in a team, if they keep playing on each side rigidly, it is easy to be eaten by the opponent's defensive players. , But if you change positions frequently during the game, the defensive players will be overwhelmed. In 's Chelsea match in the first phase of Mu, we can often see Robben and Duff's two wide players in the game changing positions. Robben is good at making inside cuts, Duff is good at passing, and the two change The side impacts the opponent's wing. Coincidentally, in the 2006 World Cup in Germany, the Portuguese national team Figo and Cristiano Ronaldo’s two wing players are also extremely frequent. Portugal can rush to the World Cup semi-finals under the condition of average center performance, with two wing players. Effort is inseparable. This kind of intersection range has now been used by more and more teams in local tactics. Mane and Salah of Liverpool are regular users of this tactic.
Robben Duff
Cristiano Ronaldo and Figo are not only similar in position, but also have inherited the responsibilities of the national team.
Keywords of modern wingers: frontcourt free agents
The defense of modern football is becoming more and more dense. It is undoubtedly difficult to open the gap in the middle. Therefore, many teams' put their tactical focus on the wing . Such as Barcelona's Messi, Manchester United's late Cristiano Ronaldo, and Liverpool's Salah. Although they are wingers, they are very different from the previous wingers. They have a larger range of activities and more firepower. They are the core of the entire team. Therefore, when defining their positions, they are generally called frontcourt free agents. (Messi is also known as the fake number nine) Messi replaced the older Giuli as a right winger when he debuted in Barcelona, and Guardiola later placed him in the middle. In the new position, Messi's tactics have more freedom and a wider area of activity. Messi also released the greatest energy in this position and became the world's number one star at the time.
Messi, the king of Camp Nou
and Ronaldo finally opened up the second line of Ren and Du in Manchester United's late game. He is called a winger, but he is not responsible for the bottom and inside cuts. Instead, uses the wing space to make breakthroughs and dominate the attack. , Became the number one firepower point . Whether it is Benzema or Rooney, they sacrificed themselves to the greatest extent and served Ronaldo. Z1z
The domineering and revealing Cristiano Ronaldo
's last appearance, although Salah does not have Messi's dribbling and Cristiano Ronaldo's finishing ability, his role in the team is not inferior to the first three. In Klopp's wide-ranging tactical system, Salah is well-known. He has a low center of gravity, a fast pace, a good combination of man and the ball, strong breakthrough ability, and also has the ability to change direction and get rid of in a small space. also has the ability to hold the ball with the back that Messi does not have. Can act as a fulcrum to assist teammates to score points, but also can personally destroy the city. In where the situation is not open, Salah often cruises to the penalty area to "back hit" the opponent's central defender, making the ball for his teammates, and handing the right to Arnold who is in the set, making the entire frontcourt more sophisticated. And variability. This ability is also extremely rare in the history of wingers.
Mohamed Salah
is the most prolific league of wingers:
Don’t look at the penetration of Spain and Portugal in the middle. At the turn of the century, the Iberian Peninsula is the most suitable soil for the development of wingers, especially in La Liga. In Spain, a land suitable for the development of wide players and playing offensive football, the first player we have to mention is Portugal’s Figo. Whether in Barcelona in the past or Real Madrid in the future, Figo has left on the wing. An extremely brilliant performance, he is undoubtedly the best wing player in La Liga.Known as the supreme right.
Luis Figo
Simao and Quaresma, who are also in the same country as Figo, are also famous wingers. Simao has been the captain of Benfica for several years, and Quaresma is a teenager who has the title of king of outer insteps.
Simao and Quaresma
Another legendary player in La Liga is Brazil international Denilsen. He became famous in the 98 World Cup with his gorgeous dribbling skills, and he came to Betis as the world's number one player. , Because the technique is too flashy and lacks the ability to control the rhythm of the game, the performance has never been satisfactory. In the second season he was loaned to Flamengo in Brazil.
Denilsen
In addition to Denilsen, Real Betis also has an outstanding winger on the right, Spain's young international Joaquín, against Joaquin's left winger Vicente in Valencia. Joaquin has performed well in the World Cup in Korea and Japan. His movements are very flexible, his waist and abdomen have good coordination and flexibility, and he is particularly good at continuous . Joaquin’s speed has surpassed any wingman, and Vicente has Brazilian-like beautiful footwork, amazing speed and relentless desire to break through. In the eyes of many critics, West’s start-up speed, The skill is no less than that of Ovimars at his peak, and his goal kick is as good as the center. In the summer of 2006, Joaquin moved to Valencia. The two formed the well-known Devil Wings. However, due to injuries, Vicente was in a flat form after 2005, and then faded out of the main lineup. The partner with the most is David Silva.
Vicente and Joaquin’s Devil Wings were highly anticipated at the time.
Of course, we can’t forget Echebería in Bilbao, and Puerta and Ray, who have brought us countless memories but are no longer there. Yes.
Echeberia
winger type:
1. Speed type: Representative-Giggs
has stood for more than ten years, an outstanding left winger, the standard bearer of Manchester United, known as the king of the left. The biggest feature of Giggs on the wing is that he can maintain his speed in the direction of a quick breakthrough, and use the momentary slowness of the defensive player to complete a sudden change back. is a representative of the speed-type wing players, few people have the footwork and penetration like him . Even when he is not in control of the ball, he is equally threatened.
The combination of Giggs and Beckham was the largest capital of Manchester United at that time.
Giggs has excellent ball-binding ability in the process of running at high speed, mainly due to the extremely fast pace, excellent balance, and change in touch Xiang is very accurate, passing between two people is almost standard in every game. Many players commented that "the ball is like sticking to the foot".
2. Technical type: Representative——George Best
He has a handsome face and long hair. He is known as the fifth Beatle. He has balanced left and right foot skills and a fierce header. He is the greatest in Northern Ireland. The star, one of Manchester United's greatest stars, . Best once said: “I’m leaving someday, don’t remember my greedy cup, pick up girls and famous cars, as long as you remember my style of playing football, I will be satisfied.
George Best
is the most successful wing player of the last century. One of them, he has also won the European Golden Globe Award. Best has made a brilliant wing breakthrough. The master’s organizational skills have become one of the most popular superstars in world football. Northern Irishman is a one-on-one master. Fast running like lightning, dexterous and sharp dribbling, focusing on the change of rhythm and the confusing nature of fake actions, he made the Red Devils No. 7 synonymous with classic popularity.
3. Organization: Representative-Ribery
The attacking midfielder Ribery has a comprehensive play style and can play multiple positions. He can play in the midfield, shadow forwards and the left and right wings of the midfield. has fast speed, very fine technique and good ball feel. More importantly, His style of play is full of vitality, he has a strong ability to dribble and break through, and he is good at dribbling and attacking the ball on the left. His vision of the audience radiating from the left and outstanding leadership skills are perfectly combined. Ribery The comprehensiveness is also reflected in his passing. As an attacker with a strong breakthrough ability, he also hasExcellent vision and precise passing ability, able to deliver deadly passes and assist teammates to score goals. In Bayern's twelve years, Ribery won one UEFA Champions League and nine Bundesliga titles for the team.
The best winger combination of the 21st century, the ten years in which Robbery
Merro complemented each other, was the ten years when wingers ruled the world football. In the past ten years, the evolution of winger tactics has resulted in a lot less one-on-one wonderful PK between wingers and fullbacks, but the rich tactics have made our performance on wingers more lingering and will no longer be as fixed as computer programs. Everything is beyond our expectation. Isn't this the charm of football?
