Table 1.
Description and distribution of players’ positions
| Position | NT | RT | FDG | SDG | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | 22 | 36 | 97 | 177 | 332 |
| Defender | In this position the database included centre-backs, wing-backs and full backs without distinction | ||||
| 66 | 95 | 300 | 552 | 1013 | |
| Midfielders | In this position the database included centre-midfielders, defensive-midfielders, attacking-midfielders and wide-midfielders without distinction | ||||
| 60 | 59 | 205 | 333 | 657 | |
| Forwards | In this position the database included centre-forward, second-striker and winger without distinction | ||||
| 55 | 70 | 207 | 373 | 705 | |