Table 1.
List of typical positions of the players on the pitch and the number of players assigned to these positions in FIFA 2021 (April).
| Group | Number of Players | Position | Acronym |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | 2054 | Goalkeepers | GK |
| Defenders | 6725 | Centre Back | CB |
| Right Back | RB | ||
| Left Back | LB | ||
| Right Wing Back | RWB | ||
| Left Wing Back | LWB | ||
| Centre Midfielders | 3556 | Centre Defensive Midfielder | CDM |
| Centre Midfielder | CM | ||
| Centre Attacking Midfielder | CAM | ||
| Wingers | 2854 | Right Midfielder | RM |
| Left Midfielder | LM | ||
| Right Wing | RW | ||
| Left Wing | LW | ||
| Strikers | 3519 | Right Forward | RF |
| Centre Forward | CF | ||
| Left Forward | LF | ||
| Striker | ST |