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Winger

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Definition: Wide attacking players whose primary role is to run at opposition full-backs and create goalscoring opportunities by crossing the ball into the penalty area. Speed is an important attribute as a winger as is the ability to dribble with the ball and pick out a good cross.

Also Known As: Wide Man.

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