Positions

Target Man

A big, physical striker used as a focal point for long balls and crosses. Wins aerial duels, holds the ball up with their back to goal, and brings others into play. Not always the most technically gifted, but immensely effective. Peter Crouch, Andy Carroll, Chris Wood. The ultimate plan B when passing through the middle isn't working.

"Get it into the target man, he'll win the header, and we'll play off the second ball."