The last man is a football term used for the defender who (usually) takes the lead on the defense. This position requires a good overview of the defense that can then be organized by the last man. The last man not only has an important position in the defense but also in the attack. The attack starts from time to time with the last man who receives the ball from the goalkeeper. An example of this is Ronald Koeman. He was able to play the ball straight from the position of the last man. Position on the field
The last man usually plays next to the front stopper. Often they are called the central defenders together.
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