Defender (association fitbaw)
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(Reguidit frae Fullback (association fitbaw))
In fitbaw, a defender is a ootfield player their main role is tae pit the opposition frae attackin.
Thare fower kins o defender: centre-back, souper, fou-back an wing-back. The centre-back an fou-back positions is essential in maist modren furmations. The sweeper an wing-back roles is mair specialised for certain formations.