Centre-Forward Essentials

Being able to get free from defenders in the box, break the last line of defence with runs in behind, and link the play for your teammates should make you the complete package as a centre-forward. In this article, we examine each of these tasks with help from some of the best number 9s in the game.

The video below features Dortmund youngster Erling Haaland, Colombian hitman Radamel Falcao, former Liverpool star Luis Suarez, and World Cup winning French striker Olivier Giroud.