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Playing as holding midfielder. Need a proper holding player. He's the best holding midfielder around.

Holding midfielder

Q: What does "Holding midfielder" mean?

Midfielder who sits deep to protect defence. A 'holding midfielder' (or 'defensive midfielder' / 'number 6') sits in front of the defence, breaking up attacks and starting build-up play. The shield for the back line.

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Meaning: Midfielder who sits deep to protect defence.

位置靠后、保护防线的中场球员。

Centrocampista que se queda atrás para proteger la defensa.

守備を保護するために低い位置に構えるミッドフィールダー。

수비 보호를 위해 낮은 위치에서 플레이하는 미드필더.

A 'holding midfielder' (or 'defensive midfielder' / 'number 6') sits in front of the defence, breaking up attacks and starting build-up play. The shield for the back line.

'拖后中场（holding midfielder）'（或'防守型中场'/'6号位'）位于防线前方，负责拦截对方进攻并发起组织进攻。是后防线的屏障。

Un 'centrocampista de contención (holding midfielder)' (o 'mediocentro defensivo' / 'número 6') se sitúa delante de la defensa, rompiendo los ataques rivales e iniciando la construcción del juego. Es el escudo de la línea defensiva.

「ホールディング・ミッドフィールダー」（または「守備的ミッドフィールダー」「6番」）はディフェンスラインの前に位置し、相手の攻撃を遮断してビルドアップを開始する。最終ラインの盾となる存在。

'홀딩 미드필더'(또는 '수비형 미드필더' / '6번')는 수비진 앞에 위치하여 상대 공격을 차단하고 빌드업을 시작하는 역할을 한다. 수비 라인의 방패 역할이다.

Examples

Playing as holding midfielder.
担任拖后中场
jugar de centrocampista de contención
ホールディング・ミッドフィールダーとしてプレーする
홀딩 미드필더로 뛰고 있다.
Need a proper holding player.
需要一个合格的拖后中场
necesitan un verdadero jugador de contención
ちゃんとしたホールディングの選手が必要だ
제대로 된 홀딩 선수가 필요하다.
He's the best holding midfielder around.
他是最好的拖后中场
es el mejor centrocampista de contención que hay
彼は最高のホールディング・ミッドフィールダーだ
그는 최고의 홀딩 미드필더다.

Pronunciation

/ˈhəʊldɪŋ ˈmɪdfildə/

Usage Guide

Context: position, defence, tactics

Tone: tactical

✓ Do Say

Holding midfielder
拖后中场
centrocampista de contención
ホールディング・ミッドフィールダー
홀딩 미드필더
Holding player
拖后球员
jugador de contención
ホールディングの選手
홀딩 선수
The six
6号位
el seis
6番
6번

Common Mistakes

Different from box-to-box—specifically stays deep

Origin & History

Tactical position that emerged as formations developed. 'Holding' refers to holding position in front of defence rather than advancing. Key role in modern football.

Etymology: Holding (staying in) position in front of defence

First recorded: Modern tactical vocabulary

Cultural Context

Era: Modern tactical era

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Football tactics

Regional notes: Universal football term.

Variations

Holding midfielderHolding playerDefensive midfielder