forwards are the most widely recognized, that even non-fans can identify them by face and name

a forward in most cases who scores
that longed-for goal and makes the whole stadium chant their name.

it is the defenders who do the job of winning the ball for their team and sending it across to their forwards

When defenders play their role properly, there is no
ball to get into the goal, no matter how great a forward is up front and how much he or she is willing to contribute.

Defenders themselves not have the luxury of making mistakes, since even a small slip on their part might result in a goal for their opponents

We cannot truly say which position is more valuable: whether it is the defender or the striker, since they are both irreplaceable to the team and could not work effectively without each other

Soccer is a fascinating sport for a myriad reasons: it has changing speeds, dynamics in the variety of player positions, and a hint of unpredictability where a twist of fate can turn the game around.