Soccer Jargon 101: Number Position Translator | Between the Lines



What is a ‘number 8’? Or a ‘number 6’? Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle explains which positions correlate to these numbers and others.

For more on the ‘number 6’ watch: http://www.mlssoccer.com/video/2012/05/01/between-lines-true-d-mid

For more on the ‘number 8 watch: http://www.mlssoccer.com/video/2013/07/10/between-lines-unsung-midfield-heroes

For more on the ‘number 9 watch: http://www.mlssoccer.com/video/2013/04/30/between-lines-role-target-forward

For more on the ‘number 10’ watch: http://www.mlssoccer.com/video/2013/05/21/between-lines-evolution-playmaker-part-1

For more on the young playmakers in MLS: http://www.mlssoccer.com/video/2013/09/18/24-under-24-new-wave-attacking-talent-mls-between-lines

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