Jcl0303 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 What is the difference between deep lying forward and defensive forward? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexNFFC Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 A deep-lying forward will stay drop deep into space with the intention of linking the play and supporting teammates. A defensive forward will press and close down defenders and allow them as little time on the ball as possible Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcl0303 Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 Sweet cheers mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fieldsy Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 DLF - Think Teddy Sheringham DF - Think Kevin Davies Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cummins Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 DLF - Think Teddy SheringhamDF - Think Kevin Davies Kevin Davies was more of a (poor) target man really in my opinion. I'm struggling to think of a real life example of a defensive forward though, Aguero closes down a lot but to suggest that is his primary role is obviously not true... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleon Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Kevin Davies was more of a (poor) target man really in my opinion. I'm struggling to think of a real life example of a defensive forward though, Aguero closes down a lot but to suggest that is his primary role is obviously not true... Mario Mandžukić is the best example of a modern era defensive forward. A DLF is a creator first, then a scorer secondary. That doesn't mean he can't score lots of goals it just means he's quite creative and drops deep to find space and plays others in before joining them in attacks. He will also take the initiative to start attacks if he has no supporting options. A DF is a workhorse who puts pressure on the centrebacks and fullbacks looking to force them into mistakes high up the pitch and win possession back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder88 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Jamie Vardy could be classed as a defensive forward Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinGregory84 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Jamie Vardy could be classed as a defensive forward Where as Giroud could be the DLF. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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