Advice for a new center back (help!!)
Hey! I’m a 15-year-old left-handed winger, and I just got signed by a rival club. I’m one of the best wingers in our league, and both the club I played for and the one I’m joining are among the best in the country. I already know most of the players there, and their coaches have told me I’ve been their “dream player” for a while now.
Great! Now here’s the problem: they want me to play center back!
I’m 185 cm and light, I’m really fast, have a good shot, and I’m also very strong defensively. But I’d like some advice on how to train during pre-season so I don’t go straight into the season completely unprepared for a new position.
I’ve tried looking through YouTube, but watching Dika Mem highlights day in and day out probably isn’t the most effective way to learn 😂
I’d really appreciate any advice on what I should work on physically and technically, as well as what I should focus on during the season itself. I’ve played with a lot of good center backs over the last five years, so I already understand the basics of the position.
Thanks!