The Five Types of Center Forwards

Ronaldo, Van Nistelrooy, Henry, Shevchenko, Vieri, Klose and other super scorers are destined to be the most exciting protagonists on the pitch. Lightning-fast goal kicks, thunderous headers, powerful pumps, smart pokes, and imaginative dribbles all win the cheers of the crowd. According to the type of center forward in the top five leagues in Europe, it can be roughly divided into five types: traditional, all-round type, technical type, speed type, stealth type.

1. Traditional

The traditional goal scorer is the typical center forward, they are only responsible for scoring goals in the game, powerful shots, headers are first-class. Traditional strikers are better suited to play as a "single striker" rather than a "double striker". Their role in the team is like that of a tank, acting as a "trailblazer". A direct threat to the opponent's goal. Argentina's "God of War" Batistuta, Ukraine's "Nuclear Warhead" Shevchenko, Holland's Van Nistelrooy, France's Trezeguet, and Australia's "Giant" Viduka are all examples of traditional goal scorers. The traditional goal scorer. This is the type of player that many defenders around the world have a hard time with. They have unparalleled physical quality, excellent header and ideal speed, but also has a good spirit of cooperation, even if the opponent is staring at the dead, but also can use their bodies and headers and running position to open up the gap or set up the ferry, for the back of the teammates to create favorable conditions, they seldom break through on their own with the ball, used to cooperate with each other. Such players can be found throughout Europe and South America in the developed regions of soccer. Among them, the Italian international Vieri is a perfect traditional goal scorer, according to Table 1 of the Italian first division from 99 to 05 Vieri 6 years at Inter Milan goals data, Vieri goals ratio as high as 0.822 in the first Serie A. Vieri's goal scoring rate is the highest. He made 43 appearances for the national team, scoring 22 goals. In the defense-oriented Serie A, the goal scoring efficiency is amazing. Therefore, the traditional center forward cannot be ignored in today's soccer world.　 Table 1 Vieri 6 years in Inter Milan goals: Season 99-00 00-01 01-02 02-03 03-04 04-05 Appearance 20 27 21 23 22 18 Goal 13 18 22 24 13 10 Goal rate 65% 66.7% 104% 104% 59% 55.6% 2.All-round type

All-round striker is mostly the core of the team's attack. And they are often the main sender of corners and free kicks. Remember Ronaldinho's amazing free kick in England's match against Brazil? These players have no obvious weaknesses and are almost all-rounders. Modern soccer countries that emphasize technical play are often fertile ground for producing such all-round strikers. Such as France's Henry, Germany's Klose, they have both fast speed and relatively strong body, ball control and breakthrough ability is good, the most adaptable, and any style of striker partner, but also a breakthrough for rapid counterattacks, Italy's "Prince of Rome" Totti's efficiency is very high. In recent years, Totti's positional awareness and shooting skills have become more and more refined, and his striking line with Cassano has a reputation for scoring 20 goals in 31 Serie A matches, a high level of efficiency. He was no less effective than a traditional striker. German striker Klose made 26 appearances in the 05/06 German Bundesliga, scoring 25 goals and assisting 13 times, with a goal rate of 0.96 goals/game. Assist rate 0.50 per game, almost omnipotent, such an attacking efficiency is a miracle! They are more focused on individual skills and more willing to create chances for their peers. Therefore, in many cases, all-round strikers play not the role of "finishers", but the role of "chance creators". The Dutch "Ice Prince" called Bergkamp, etc. are famous all-around scorer, they are able to get the ball outside the penalty area to attack, more for the whole team to contribute, and does not consider personal gain or loss. Therefore, it is very important to know that an all-round scorer can not only create goals for his teammates, but also maintain a high efficiency in scoring goals.

3. Technical

Ronaldo is a representative of the technical scorer. Outside the penalty area, he can easily break through continuously, and once he enters the penalty area, he can show various ways to break through the goal. His most important characteristic is his inspiration and ability to seize the opportunity in front of the goal. Perhaps Ronaldo's older brother, Romario, was more calm, more alert and more ruthless in front of goal. But "Alien" Ronaldo in the shot before a series of skills, especially in the last moment before the shot still pay attention to the direction of the opposing goalkeeper to save the awareness and ability, is anyone can not be compared. Ronaldo in the 2002 World Cup Brazil and Turkey in the semi-final (1:0), the second half of the fourth minute, the Brazilian midfield steal success, Gilberto from the front to promote the right pass to Ronaldo, get the ball along the penalty area breakthrough, almost everyone thought that Ronaldo will go to the outside of the bottom of the cross, Ronaldo suddenly stop and change direction, shaking through the defender, from the right corner of the penalty area to kill the penalty area. Facing the rush to the defense, Ronaldo took the right foot to the toe and stabbed the ball. The ball was extremely tricky, the ball from the far corner of the left post into the net. The goal demonstrated Ronaldo's skill and awareness. According to statistics on the official website of the Italian soccer federation, Table 2: Ronaldo has been the most effective striker in the world's most defensive league for nearly 30 years.

Table 2 Serie A goal scoring rate in the last 43 years Rank Player Goal Field Goal Scoring Rate 1 Ronaldo 49 68 72% 2 Vieri 107 168 63.7% 3 Trezeguet 51 81 62.9% 4 Van Basten 90 147 61.2% 5 Shevchenko 73 125 58.4% 6 Batistuta 184 318 57.8% 7 Crespo 108 188 57.4% Davor Suker was the top scorer in France in 1998. Suker also typifies the technical striker.

4. Speed Speed is the ability of an athlete to perform a movement in the shortest possible time.

For speedy shooters, the specialty is to use their incredible speed to force a breakaway in a space of seven or eight meters. Speed shooters are usually very good technically, but their speed is amazing. When people think of speed, the first thing that comes to mind is Owen, who is known as the "wind-chasing boy". In two consecutive World Cups, in 1998 and 2002, Owen's blistering speed caused Argentina's defenders to scratch their heads and earned England valuable penalties. Argentina's Lionel Messi and France's Cisse have amazing speed, a light and dashing style, and often break through the opponent's backline with lightning fast running and reaction. They can shoot from various angles and distances, accurately and efficiently. And willing to cooperate with teammates. The Cup of England against Brazil in that pair of world professional soccer outstanding striker special technical indicators of statistical analysis of 39 games, Owen that use the other side of the defender's mistake to score a goal fully demonstrated his style characteristics. However, their bodies are generally not too strong, easy to be injured in the confrontation, goals are mainly concentrated on the feet, header ability is general. This kind of speed type striker generally appear in the European and South American soccer developed areas in the fast and smooth playing style of the country, such as England and Portugal, etc., and like Italy and Spain and other concerned about the ball, the rhythm of the relatively slow countries tend to lack of such a striker. Our Zhu Ting is a typical representative of the speed type.

5. Stealthy

Some stealthy killers are "invisible" among the strikers, either as wingers or "shadow strikers", or sometimes as attacking midfielders. Any time to rush to the penalty area, get the opportunity to score not less than the center forward, such as Raúl, Piero, Kaka, etc.. Stealth killers have a **** the same characteristics: they may not be as efficient goal scorer, but often is the team's most exciting point of attack, not only for the companions to create a lot of opportunities, but also often give the opponent a fatal blow. Italy's Inzaghi, 90% of his goals are in front of the goal, using their own sense of smell and judgment to send the ball into the opponent's door. In Serie A, nearly 80% of his goals are scored in the penalty area. Kaka made 16 appearances for AC Milan in the 05/06 Serie A season, scoring 13 goals. The goal rate was 0.81 goals/game. The stealthy goal scorer can deliver bombs to his teammates and at the same time give the opponents a killer blow in different areas of the field.