Follow the press | Defensive Midfielder

[@BarnyWaterg8]

CDM is where the real ballers play IMO. The 6 is the life blood, the engine, the heartbeat of the midfield. If your CDM isn’t clicking, your midfield isn’t connecting between the phases of play. Wish I could convince the kids this is the best position, not being some winger.

[@Marcel-yv2wf]

Absolutely agree. As a Ex Winger i know its built on your Athleticism and Finishing. But played no 6 later and it requires much more different skills. First Touch is crucial, tight spaces, awareness and Timing on another Level. To me its Art, that being said , you need CBs that pass you the Ball at the right moment

[@someoneskeptic9688]

CDM is actually the most difficult position. That’s why top teams have top CDMs

[@quietatse]

My child plays for a premier league academy (i won't say the name)... these videos have been a goldmine in helping them understand football concepts

[@CC-sp6kl]

@@quietatse I wish there were videos like this when I was growing up. Would’ve developed my game so much more

[@aubreybangoura8736]

@@CC-sp6klwas just saying the same thing to my dad who did his best to help me understand the game growing up with little to no resources to turn to.

[@absoluttchamp]

Super easy position. Easier than central defender.

[@raaid3198]

Easiest to play, hardest to excell in at a higher level or at a youth but thats just my opinion though

[@mendyWZRD]

This video was amazing. We need more of this. CDM is such an overlooked area and under appreciated role

[@kntran8637]

Yet it is arguably the most important position of the game

[@mooocowable]

When you have a good CDM in the team, it looks smooth and effortless. But you really notice when you have a good CDM, when that person is not on the pitch. Everything looks so stagnant and static.

[@craigskeffers5982]

CDM is the hardest positions to play especially single pivot, you need vast experience to play there in top flight football that’s why you rarely see young lads from club academies break into the team as a CDM. Academy Strikers and wingers because if they mess up there is no too little consequence.

[@javadthemaestro]

busquets was an exception and it is doable needs high game iq

[@xun__youtube199]

is mainoo counted? idk he is good onot for man utd matches

[@nguyenduong9116]

@@xun__youtube199 Mainoo is a number 8/10.

[@enumaelish6714]

1. Follow the opponents press, then: a. Become a passing option. Turn forward and pass forward. b. Make space and be the third man. ( attract opposition toward your possession of the ball to make space for teammates.) c. When the opposing midfield jumps and runs deep forward find the space behind the enemy mf and capitalize. d. Overload in a wide area, create numerical advantages for your team, make as much 2v1 scenarios as possible.

[@kennnihnoo]

This position is hard especially when you are in charge of having to close any gaps created in the midfield they are dead springs back to back , also handling pressure is very tough for many cdms , one mistake and boom you get a counter attack easily 👍 you have to be very smooth when turning and handling pressure

[@owenlee5718]

In this position, you need to do things without mistake instead of doing a great job

[@emergentempire]

Playing as a CDM is the hardest job on the football field. And the worst part is that no one is able to understand and notice this work. Your running capacity needs to be huge as you must perform box-to-box. You need to have proper passing skills. You need to have mild dribbling skills and be able to perform well under pressure. The off-ball volume of your work is huge because the range of your defensive duties starts with pressing on the other side and ends with tackling and marking players on your side. To all this, you better have a good shot to be an option for a second tempo attack. And you need to have advanced heading skills to fight for the high balls in the midfield. The volume of your work has no limits wherein the cost of error is extremely high because you have both defensive duels and ball possessions. And every mistake you make gives your opponent either space for an attack or a chance to shoot. So you have high usage, lots of duties, high covered distance, visible errors, and little recognition for success. History knows a lot of great CDMs but not many of them got proper recognition. We (thank God) praise Kante, Xabi Alonso, Busquets (he wasn't a pure CDM but nonetheless), but we've already forgotten De Rossi, Makelele, Rijkaard, Matthäus, even Pirlo, Davids, and Roy Keane. It's extremely hard to get recognition as a CDM because your actions should prevent defensive disasters and start attacking miracles. You stay as far from magic saves as you are from scoring touches. But that difference between "the game is very slack and gutless" and "the team plays very collectively and firm" is all created by CDM's unnoticed hard diligence and endless stamina. Coaches pray for a good CDM as in modern football your play is very dependent on him. Check how Man City performs with Rodri and without him this year. Remember how clubs fought over Rice. Note how Camavinga and Tchouameni impact the game. Makelele and Kante demonstrated a historically high level in their prime, but have we seen the same level of media attention from journalists and award committees that prominent attacking players or defenders could expect? Unfortunately, no. In the end, the workload of a CDM is so large that the window of opportunity for playing at a high level (in terms of age) is much smaller than, for example, for central defenders or CAMs. CDMs with long careers and extended primes can be counted on one hand (and none of them played as a pure CDM their entire career). So once again: CDM is the hardest, smartest, most thankless, and poorly paid job on the football field. Remember names like Viera, Dunga, Deschamps (as player), Cambiasso, Simeone (as player), Silva, Carrick, Fernandinho, Khedira and other mentioned. And appreciate Casemiro, Palhinha, Xhaka, Paredes, Kimmich, Guimaraes, Bissouma,Bissouma, Zubimendi and others (and all mentioned). Sorry for that rant, I just couldn't hold back. Peace!

[@diazkohen2149]

Choose your Defensive Midfielder type: 1) Anchor/Holding Midfielder 2) Deep Lying Playmaker 3) Destroyer/Ball Winner 4) Box-To-Box Anchor + Deep Lying Playmaker in double pivot formation are best thing if i want keep the ball. But if i want gegenpress and high press like crazy, i will choose Destroyer and Box-To-Box

[@서비-q4k]

와 최고다 진짜.....수많은 미드필더 강의 영상 봤지만 이게 최고네

[@dsjim1]

One of best strategy and instructional video I've seen, instant subscribe, more like this

[@bingx4363]

Me too

[@carlosroman6360]

Yeah easiest on video when you are creating plays and watching the pros do it rather than actually doing it yourself. CDM is absolutely one of the hardest positions out there that if you mess up you’ll most likely end up costing your team

[@javadthemaestro]

the title was sarcasm

[@coolbian513]

fantastic video, i would like too add number 5. which is when the left back pushes high up and the midfielder drops near the left backs position although this usually happens when teams dont do a full on press but sort of a semi press, kroos is a master at this. cheers

[@gideonpark8621]

First time where I already do what is shown. Feel proud of myself

[@Dz73zxxx]

Great example showcases from many tiers and leagues, showing the basic principle of CDM in possession. I get the mentality of "Hey let's gang up against these pressers" and "it's me, I make creative moves and available!".

[@narutofan2120]

As usual, quality content is also very detailed while also keeping in mind the bigger picture as to how what your explaining relates to the broader tactics 🎉🎉

[@khalidcr9]

This is an incredible insightful video. Credit to you for making it so simple and understandable.

[@baq5261]

I’m a semi-pro footballer in The Netherlands and I really appreciate this video. Have you had experience in a big club? Because thats where you belong.

[@ozzy9964]

the best break down i have seen for this position

[@coraline51]

I am SO grateful for this video. I am going to check all of your content because i'm sure the rest is just as amazing. This is so incredibly well explained and demonstrated. Thank you !

[@sk2790]

great video and editting. i would only argue that cdm is one of the most difficult positions to play because of the defensive role, being able to rotate, and constant awareness of the game. vision, reading the game and using ur brain + amount of ground covered would be what separates the good and the great cdms. all aspects which is harder to acquire than something like being able to run fast like a winger. playing great defense is almost always much harder than playing great offense as the man with the ball has the advantage.

[@Maestro_B]

그간 유튭에서 봤던 미드필더 관련 영상중에서 이게 탑 오브 탑 입니다. 최고👍🏻

[@ill352p2]

필드 훈련뿐만 아니라 이렇게 분석영상도 필요하고 배워야 했는데 좋은 영상 너무 감사합니다. 미드필더 관련해서 더 많이 올려주세요

[@AlvinKeungWong]

Your video is very useful and clear! Will you produce videos about skill and positioning of central defender and full back? Looks rare in the internet when compare with video for offensive players

[@Light-z9v]

양질의 유튜브.. 너무 도움됩니다. 감사해용

[@Ecters]

Nice video and S tier music pick

[@areshensem]

its hard when your other teammate makes you job even harder. They don't even pass to you when you are at the perfect positioning. The weight of the pass and location where they pass to you. They don't provide option for me to pass when i get the ball.

[@rahulbanka1934]

Brilliantly explained. I hope i could apply this knowledge on the pitch one day. Great work u earned urself a follower. Btw im a CDM😄

[@kimminmin1]

항상 잘 보고 있어요! 양질의 컨텐츠 감사해요:)

[@ollegalledev]

최근들어 제드님 채널이 컨텐츠 맛집인걸 알아보는 분들이 늘어나는 것 같아 기분이 좋습니다 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@SullyNor]

I love your videos man❤❤❤ smartest guy on football youtbe, can you make another video on CDM's please it's my favorite position

[@파크동]

지금까지 봐온 축구 강의 중 가장 훌륭한 CDM 강의였어요!👍

[@marcuselder4596]

Another good video, but I think it's important to clarify that this is one small aspect of playing the position--what to do in possession against one type of press. The out-of-possession phase is more difficult for CDM.

[@웅쿸킷]

진짜 전술관련 축구 유투버중에 제일 퀄리티높고 전문성 있음ㅋㅋㅋ더 떡상하시길!!

[@thamidurandilbandara415]

these videos are so well made, keep it up!

[@RealTalker16]

압박 볼때마다 공격 전술보다 더 이해하기 어려웠는데 어느정도 이해가 되네요. 경기를 볼때 한결 더 재밌게 볼 수 있게 됬네요

[@mandijim9788]

thanks for giving this valuable video. It really helps my positioning and decision making. more contributions for building up from the back.

[@choaybab19]

GEM of a video

[@thepainfreeballer]

Solid gold content! Thank you.

[@jvr6272]

CDM can be the most useless position in football if you’re not impactful on your role and skills, on the other hand if you have what it takes, it is the most important position in football.

[@Beanskiiii]

This is why Luis Enrique put Vitinha as the 6

[@left_cerentricle_trading]

Yeah its kind of easy cause you have to be more good off the ball than on the ball (you just have to be there in between the press all the time even if you don't get passed), simple turning and long range passing to switch and stretch play is all you need, scanning is also what you need and is more important for CDMs than any other position to avoid losing the ball

[@websurfer351]

What an amazing video! Thanks for sharing this.

[@emielbancken4644]

Fantastic content!!! But one question: Most teams in this video are pressing in a 4-4-2 formation, is it the same if the opponent plays for instance 4-3-3 with following the press?

[@noelsemzelensky9322]

It's actually hard to play CDM. That's why theres only been 5 great CDMs in the last 25 years. Casemiro, Kante, Makelele, Gattuso, Busquets

[@AMAZING-bi6ib]

kante, casmerio gattuso are not regista cdm. but body guards to the midfield regista. gattuso to pirlo, cssmerio to kross. kante to jorginho

[@muhalo]

Superb video.

[@yoobooth]

기본 중의 기본이네요. 정말 좋은 자료 감사합니다.

[@민메]

요즘 최애 축구 채널입니다 👍🏻

[@SakataSamig]

Very difficult position, I usually try to avoid this area, but the video is helpful.

[@tomisina7144]

I learnt so much from this thank you

[@greghaack]

Incredible video. Great editing.

[@yasirazab1830]

I wish I knew about this when I was young

[@enesballa236]

The best CDMs are the one that makes it look like it’s too easy

[@Junsicks]

미친 퀄의 영상 감사합니다

[@WernerHoevenaegel]

2:52 the ref is part of the press😂

[@Vacipp17_PM]

Hahahh😂😂

[@gihongkim6115]

늘 영상 잘 보고 있습니다. 혹시 수비형의 수비위치와 방법에 대한 영상도 부탁드립니다!

[@Tom5555]

Move into space, turn forwards with the ball, pass to player in space, use your legs to run, breathe oxygen through your mouth, etc.

[@jordyballfc1195]

Sick video brother ❤ it would be nice if you made a cdm defensive positioning vid if possible? Keep it up

[@amaksim3]

Amazing video!! Just keep up the work. Also can you do similar video like this for fullback or other positions?

[@yenicher1]

이 채널은 아주 귀중한 채널

[@saimonrouge1837]

Props to you, excellent video as always

[@me-now-]

World Class CDM/No.5 is very rare. CDM is the most important position to win the league/cup run in my opinion. Just look at how many years Arsenal suffered without the replacement for Patrick Viera.

[@fanisgwgos807]

You are the best 👌 every of your videos is a treasure ❤

[@الاعلاميرياضالجيلاني]

U r number one i hope that you will make a video about basic movement for pivot

[@emanuelgamboa1113]

¡INCREÍBLE VIDEO! ¡BRAVO!

[@dauddimasprasetyo4231]

Now do the compilation when CDM are out of possession. Unless you have unexplainably excellent passing vision, 80% of CDM duties lie on defensive task when out of possession.

[@mohamedsididiop3795]

Merci beaucoup adjarama❤

[@danielcheng5070]

Awesome explanation

[@jozc4273]

See it's not hard to follow the press. The hard part is calming your team mate enough to recognize your the outlet/ best passing option.....Sunday leagues rough man 😂.

[@adn17]

Amazing content. I subscribed right away. Also the music is topo :D

[@은빈-m5q]

Do they play these plays intuitively ?

[@Logan-bh8tc]

Go try and Tell busquest that he played the easiest position 💀

[@farisnasir9582]

Fundamentals are easy, but against smart pressing/gegenpress you can only pass backwards cause no time to turn

[@alvar6444]

Easiest sub of my life

[@kmo0407]

이번에도 좋은 영상 감사드립니다!

[@malefrancis4383]

my favorite Position on pitch

[@merlangumarov1222]

Its a true gem, I will try to use some of them tmrw)

[@AallockDallock]

Defensive mid not being popular is something I can't understand. They need to be the smartest, have great defensive skills, and possess excellent ball control, making it the best position in my opinion.

[@the_okoh]

This is quality content.

[@Luke6fk]

Amazing video thank you

[@dannguyen655]

As a Barça fan, wish Frenkie De Jong could have taken on the student role under Busquet's mentorship. I guess he wanted to carve his own path.

[@dannguyen655]

Rodri and Guimarães are both very attack-minded CDMs. Don't see how he couldn't have been at their level or even better in the position

[@MartinaLavia]

@@dannguyen655 he's uncomfortable turning around to space that's not based on his right foot (even though players like rodri or guimaraes turn no matter what and use the outside of their preferred foot to play) he also sleeps a lot in following the press since he was used to play as an AMC in a double 8 midfield with ajax (Donny van de Beek, De jong and Lasse Schone was CDM) so I guess Barcelona bought him for a role he was never meant to be (unlike rodri who was always a center back or a CDM) or Bruno Guimaraes who's been playing his whole career as a CDM

[@rashdan1994]

To be honest Pedri dint play as CDM, but he's the closest one to Busquets when it comes to Get out of pressure.

[@jm-co9ze]

please can you do this kind of analysis but in defense? thank you

[@unknowop1323]

Quality content….!! Subscribed❤

[@gundəgi-man]

와 진짜 퀄리티 미쳤다..

[@김이슬-u5s]

크!! 요청드린 자료네요!! 잘 보겠습니다💕😘

[@jonskihorwood4084]

Good analysis. Animations are decent too. Easiest position comment is way wide of the mark though.

[@hantallica]

The hardest part of playing DM is actually staying in the position...

[@jabutau4800]

This video is top notch 👌⚽

[@abajoonharis788]

Thanks 👍

[@zzozzi4282]

드디어 수미도 나왔군요 ㅠㅠ 감사합니다

[@sgwywihcbdjwo3472]

유익한 영상 항상 감사드립니다!!😊

[@왁왁왁-n7n]

I want to know how to defend as CDM! please make contents! I'm your big fan

[@jabutau4800]

Great content

[@innocentpauluchechukwu2773]

The Defensive Midfield is the heart of every team. Teams can escape with average players in other positions, but no team excels with an average DM. No top performing team has a mere average DM. None. It's not a surprise Chelsea quickly coped with the absence of Hazard, but hasn't coped with the absence of Kante. I think Caicedo is the weakest link in the Chelsea team; so many limitations he's got. Playing Enzo in that position instead, with the right instructions, will turn the Chelsea team around.

[@ERFARINGyoutube]

Brilliant video

[@jonnyblazeit2612]

this position is for a guy who has “football talent” . Absolute baller position

[@1886-z9o]

Hey, i love your videos. Which programs are you using to edit the game film? And also which taktik board are you using?

[@dzachau7698]

this is gold

[@LeanMuscleHustle]

Amazing content 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@crappycrane7325]

Need to win headers, general 50/50s, usually guard a #10 or best offensive player, responsible for ball distribution and communication. CDM is insanely difficult and the one position where mentally and game knowledge is as important as technicals. Wing or striker are the easiest