Its football man why do Americans have to be so damn awkward, you can be fit as hell but match fitness is a totally different ball game

 

this is true but also depends on the position that you play, a mid will run more than anyone on the field, whereas a striker needs medium fitness with ability to burst into speed

this is true but also depends on the position that you play, a mid will run more than anyone on the field, whereas a striker needs medium fitness with ability to burst into speed

 

Correct, however midfield players also need that burst of speed and be able to change direction due to catching the opposition on the break or making a break themselves, same goes with defenders really. If you are pretty quick that's huge advantage as a footballer. Footballers today are athletes before footballers because the speed of play is so much more intense than it was 20 years ago.

Edited August 15, 201411 yr by var c