Soccer is unique when it comes to the various descriptions of tactical roles on the pitch. From midfield destroyer to false nine and everything in between, the game has a variety of moving parts that guarantee a given team’s success on the pitch. Inverted winger is another of those technical terms which permeate the modern game.<\/p>\n
So what is the most apt description of an inverted winger? Specifically, it involves a player who primarily operates out wide on the side of the field opposite their dominant foot. For example, a right footed player stationed on the left qualifies for this role. One of the things this does is it enables such players to tuck inside of opposing defenders and utilize their strongest foot in the process.<\/p>\n
Columbus Crew SC<\/a> demonstrated the effectiveness of having inverted wingers at their best in Saturday’s 2-0 win over D.C. United<\/a>. The result clinched a playoff berth for the Black and Gold<\/a>, erasing the sting of last year’s forgettable campaign. Justin Meram’s 56th minute tally, his career-high 13th on the season, perfectly encapsulated the lethality of such a player.<\/p>\n