32 qualities of a good defender

[Psychosis hsv]

list here the qualities you know don't mention any player's name please
32 because it took germany 32 years to host the world cup again

1. should be able to sprint

[ForeverRed]

list here the qualities you know don't mention any player's name please
32 because it took germany 32 years to host the world cup again

1. should be able to sprint

2. always be ahead of opponent's next move!

["Eisenfuß" Eilts]

3. should be able to make good headers

[Dead Fingers]

4. should be able to tackle

[balla_basti]

should be able to
1.anticipate
2. position himself well

[The Old Lady Hertha]

5. Doesn't smoke

[Jaison]

6. Even temperament

Balla Basti is right on the mark too.

[The Old Lady Hertha]

This should be on Beautiful Game....but i'll keep it here if anyone objects.

[Psychosis hsv]

6. should not use his pace running into empty spaces. i.e should not compete with ball for pace
7. should not be very thin or very fat
8. should not be too short or very tall
9.

[Bayerntone]

Clean tackles; particularly inside the box.

[scorpio81]

10. should be brave and unafraid to throw himself into the fray...

[Psychosis hsv]

11.ball control
12 should not head backwards when he intends to head forward

[poorvi]

13. Should have good a understanding with the goalkeeper.

[The Exchanger]

14. should add something to the attack.. not only defending.. like good headers in corners for example

[ForeverRed]

14. should add something to the attack.. not only defending.. like good headers in corners for example

15. Should track back when going on the offensive!

[Leto]

16. Should be a good communicator.
17. Should have good concentration skills.

Good thread btw.

[poorvi]

18. His name should not be Huth. :D
19. He should have all the qualities listed above :p

[Psychosis hsv]

20.should be from east germany