What is the Inverted Winger and Why They Are so Dominant

What is the Inverted Winger and Why They Are so Dominant | Inverted Winger Tactics Explained

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The Inverted Winger (or Inside Forward) has been the completely dominant type of Winger over the past decade. From Lionel Messi to Cristiano Ronaldo, some of the greatest football players of all time can be considered as inverted wingers. While traditional wingers looked to stretch the defence and stay wide, the inverted winger will look to attack more centrally and free up space for the fullback, while also adding numbers in the box and threatening the defence with dangerous runs on the edge of the box. Also reffered to as an inside forward, they are usually very technically gifted players, able to link up with their teammates and provide pin point crosses into the striker.
In today's video we take an in depth look at the main advantages of the inverted winger, and why they have been completely dominant for the past 15 years.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:38 Main Principles
01:37 Origin & Famous Players
02:48 Advantage #1: Half Space
03:18 Advantage #2: Type of Delivery
04:36 Advantage #3: Fullback Partnership
06:19 Advantage #4: Link-Up Play
07:32 Outro

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@FootballMeta 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for all the comments, you guys are awesome 🙌🏻 a lot of people are asking what are the main differences between an inverted winger and an inside forward, and from what I could tell while researching this video, there really isn't much difference. The main thing I could tell is that an inside forward may look to cut inside a lot more often even without the ball. An example could be Ronaldo, who is always a threat in the box if the team is moving down the opposite flank. While an inverted winger will usually tend to stay wider and cut inside if he has the ball. However if the team is moving down the opposite flank, he would usually tend to stay wider and stretch the defence. Messi is arguably more of an inverted winger, cause not much point going for a header.. he's only like 4ft tall

@jufref 2 жыл бұрын

So are short prople usually inverted wingers?

@jufref 2 жыл бұрын

@MISSi - The Loser but i 8-2 say that yeah I was joking there

@mukwembampande4847 8 ай бұрын

Inverted winger

@fishyfish6510 2 жыл бұрын

Inverted wingers need a proper fullback partner. In 2019-20, Barca had a tactical problem because Messi always inverted leaving the wide region empty because Semedo was so poor. Bayern frequently attacked through this region and ripped them apart

@GM-kj7sy 2 жыл бұрын

tell me about it.........it just irritates me so much........Barca knew they didnt have a proper replacement for Dani Alves and yet they let him go just to play Roberto and Semedo over there.Had Barca atleast used a back three,we could have been defensively better but well,it never happened

@fishyfish6510 2 жыл бұрын

@@GM-kj7sy I keep thinking what if Chelsea board had the same money from Neymar transfer and with the fame of Barcelona and Messi, what a squad they could have made.

@wallahhabibiiii 2 жыл бұрын

@@fishyfish6510 they did make a squad worth 200 mill or sumn regardless and won the ucl, didnt they?

@jotarokujo9587 Жыл бұрын

@@fishyfish6510 they lack Barca’s fame and Messi is now at PSG, but they’ve spent a lot now and are still not winning. This comment aged well

@tidilie821 Жыл бұрын

@@fishyfish6510 you just spent 400m bro

@albexz0769 2 жыл бұрын

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@FootballMeta 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man 🙌🏻

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@zonkbeast 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this! Also worth noting that inverted wingers are a great way to showcase your GCSE maths skills: cutting inside diagonally makes a right-angle triangle with the touchline and byline and is therefore the hypotenuse - and the longest line. Cutting inside mathematically creates space for the dribbler

@dannyblue5555 2 жыл бұрын

U make a great point.

@JesusQuintero-lc8nq Жыл бұрын

i'm trying to comprehend

@abaniahmadbani 2 жыл бұрын

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@FootballMeta 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man appreciate it 🙌🏻

@PedroRamos-gw1pw 2 жыл бұрын

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@aifsvk 2 жыл бұрын

I started watching football as a kid in 1990 but I have a feeling that only after watching all your videos I finally know what to look for in a football game. Thanks!

@SW-kr9fl Ай бұрын

Me too. Always thought this kind of thing was just natural for players but it can all be coached

@thatafrican6032 Жыл бұрын

Great video, really analyzed all there is to the position

@canonfodder808 Жыл бұрын

Great video and explanation, thanks. Would like information that shows the disadvantages to the inverted winger, also how to defend against them. Thanks again 👍

@hana.halawa 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video - love your channel

@devinfranklin4428 2 жыл бұрын

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@stepehenmbewe449 10 ай бұрын

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@maxouph212 2 жыл бұрын

Very underrated channel. What's the differences between inverted winger and inside foward? They pretty look the same because they begin wider and cut inside and combine often with the fullback...

@FootballMeta 2 жыл бұрын

From What I picked up while researching this video - there's not much difference between the two. The only thing I noticed was that an Inside Forward will play more centrally a lot more often and will get in the box for crosses.

@sportstalkbyaakash6297 2 жыл бұрын

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@GOATharva 2 жыл бұрын

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@NathanAmugo 9 ай бұрын

This is the most informative I’ve seen for wingers like myself so far

@MrKarmaface 2 жыл бұрын

Pulisic and Mount in Chelsea’s 3-4-2-1 are my favorites right now with lefty foot Alonso and Reese James on the flanks.

@user-df1gx9ze2v 2 жыл бұрын

Pulisic is not a starter in chelsea

@MrKarmaface 2 жыл бұрын

@@user-df1gx9ze2v Pulisic has COVID and was just called into World Cup Qualifying, but he and Mount are interchangeable on the left side, same with Havertz and Ziyech on the right 🙄

@adn17 2 жыл бұрын

Great educational video. Thank you !

@HufflepuffDaddy 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation! Thanks! I've always known of the concept of inverted wingers but would encounter "newbies" that never heard of the term. Now, this will bake your noodle -- imagine using 2-footed (rare) players in those positions

@raynwani137 2 жыл бұрын

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@thembaswana2491 2 жыл бұрын

These are good educational videos so keep ok the good work and I have no doubt this will grow as long as you keep going and a lot of foot ball fans need to learn

@mukitamin3061 Жыл бұрын

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@thomasma7054 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always man👏👏👏

@rickynetogoat5769 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite player that is really rare is the target winger like when Mandzukic played with Juventus. Often times he'd use his size advantage and win those Ariel duels against small fullbacks and it was so pleasing to watch!!! Such an underated role

@lucasvinicius-xo1ko 2 жыл бұрын

Man you deserve at least a million subscribers

@jasonsaleem552 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@essor7981 2 жыл бұрын

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@nikko368 2 жыл бұрын

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@super_organist 2 жыл бұрын

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@hashimkimwaga1864 11 ай бұрын

Inverted wingers flourish when there are wingbacks to overlap and create an overload on the defence

@farhanurmiah2635 2 жыл бұрын

As usual, great video .

@sampurinton825 Жыл бұрын

I wonder how much the rise of the inverted winger is due to the fall of the traditional no #9. If there were more Zlatans in soccer today, it would make more sense to keep the winger out wide.

@JamboGee92 6 ай бұрын

A traditional number 9 can work with inverted wingers. Barca played like this when they had MNS.

@stephenjacksonjr9924 2 жыл бұрын

Please can you do a video showing how an attacking midfielder moves. Thank you

@ashwinramesh9837 2 жыл бұрын

Make a tactical analysis on tiki taka false 9 barca bro Love ur content ☺️

@mickenchicken5922 2 жыл бұрын

Yes this would be so great

@onahdavid6673 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video I will also like to know the difference between the inverted winger and the inside forward

@duaneswaby622 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid! Think this analysis is spot on. One big reason why Arteta's 4231 is failing is poor use of the inverted wingers, IMO. They tend to hug the touchline instead of occupying the half space. Not only does it make the job for the fullbacks easier, it isolates the striker against 2 or 3 CBs. Combined with slow ball movement it's no wonder we struggle to generate chances!

@TheGamingAlong 2 жыл бұрын

Good video. But I have one question, what's the difference between inside foward and inverted winger?

@vedantmahajan558 2 жыл бұрын

If playing with a front 2 then inside forward drops deep and links midfield to attack. But an inverted winger may have so defensive responsibility as tracking the opposition fullbacks in their own half

@MrHuph-vu2wc 2 жыл бұрын

No real difference nowadays. But when the 2-3-5 formation was popular back in the day, the front 5 would consist of a centre forward, two outside forwards, and then two inside forwards who would be between the outside forwards and centre forward. You wouldn't call them inverted wingers because there are already wingers (outside forwards) in this formation.

@fardeensiddiki7957 2 жыл бұрын

Are there any videos about attacking the half spaces?

@juang8360 2 жыл бұрын

Robben

@BarcaFan95 Жыл бұрын

I’m both footed I’m pretty comfortable to go in and out

@sakuragi_hanamichi3263 Жыл бұрын

What is the relationship with the mezela since both ocuipy the same space? Does this mean you can't use both st the same time and will have to use midfielders in another way if so what is that? Also what are the defensive duties of inverted wingers?

@favourchima_ Жыл бұрын

Pep makes use of Mahrez and De bruyne and it works well with the amf often doing most of the recoveries.

@Vladimir-io1oi 10 ай бұрын

Do a video about inside forwards

@robethaminullah5774 2 жыл бұрын

The best

@euganieldamiao8084 2 жыл бұрын

Camavinga is already confimed, how about a how will he fit or whats is his best position video

@johnny.vito1 Жыл бұрын

my favorite inverted wingers are messi and neymar

@divinecomedy7311 Жыл бұрын

Feels like George Best needs to be mentioned if we're talking wingers who cut inside

@ryeecethebeastgaming5530 2 жыл бұрын

Please do a 4141 formation video please

@aleyeldinahmed3954 2 жыл бұрын

Striker next plz

@ITZLFFL 2 жыл бұрын

nice explanation. liverpool couldnt take full advantage of point no 3 because no proper CF to head the ball which is sad. should have bought giroud.

@matt7matt722 2 жыл бұрын

Both Firmino and Jota are good in the air and get their fair share of headed goals.

@md.ahoshanazmineprotic7682 2 жыл бұрын

Brother, I have a question. If coach wants to play inverted wingers, then what kind of striker is needed? False nine or Fox in the box?

@valitsemllaluokanavahyvaks3556 2 жыл бұрын

I personally would prefer a Target Man or Pressing Forward. Or just a straight up Advanced Forward who makes runs and keeps the defenders busy.

@koltzsevere1047 2 жыл бұрын

False 9 , firminho drops deep to create space for salah and mane to run in behind

@JamboGee92 6 ай бұрын

Either can work.

@zaloreyes830 2 жыл бұрын

Mohamed Salah is the best example for Inverted Winger

@lukah3537 2 жыл бұрын

Ferenc Puskas for Hungry was an Inside-Left

@IkinzMainBola-sk7dk 7 ай бұрын

Imagine Beckham at Left Wing Create a Beautiful curved shoot. He will do shoot more often at modern football style.

@nharikrishna7818 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on difference between plain counter attacking and Transitions as they are completely different.

@FootballMeta 2 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea, I'll add it to the list! Thank you 🙌🏻

@James-ne9gy 2 жыл бұрын

1:55 got me dying

@ashwinbhartiya3780 2 жыл бұрын

Neyyymaaaaaaaaarrrrrr!!!

@isaacng315 2 жыл бұрын

Seems similar to inside forward role. How is inverted winger role fundamentally different from inside forward role?

@lokmekumaloug8066 Жыл бұрын

Coutinho is the favourite player in that position

@JustYesnt 2 жыл бұрын

Mate, i have a question. I've always dreamed of being a football manager, but my parents told me that i have to become player first, is it true?

@FootballMeta 2 жыл бұрын

Nonsense! there are tons of managers who never played or weren't succesful football players... Mourinho for example

@nubfix3161 2 жыл бұрын

Nagelsmann played a total of 0 professional games, but he's now the head coach/manager of Bayern Munich

@euganieldamiao8084 2 жыл бұрын

Hope your trying to be more consistent with the vids man to gain more traction and we need you

@maestrozago3396 2 жыл бұрын

I see so much Chelsea in this video

@tanakacharamba3238 11 ай бұрын

I think that the correct term for this position is an inside forward ....

@khelilachi1827 2 жыл бұрын

Riyad Mahrez 🔥

@ntandomokoena555 2 жыл бұрын

Christopher Nolan: Did somebody say inversion👀

@genealmiguel2370 2 жыл бұрын

Sadio mane is my favorite

@nnamdiemmanuel5090 2 жыл бұрын

What is the difference between an inside forward and an inverted winger

@nubfix3161 2 жыл бұрын

Inside forwards are much more of a shooter, while Inverted Winger main job is to cut inside to add numbers, send crosses in or shoot occasionally

@MrHuph-vu2wc 2 жыл бұрын

@estifman3122 2 жыл бұрын

@@nubfix3161 cr7 salah are not inverted winger they are inside forward

@nubfix3161 2 жыл бұрын

@@estifman3122 you're correct. That's why Thiago said Salah isn't a "winger", but instead a "forward". CR7 while playing for Real Madrid is a good definition of an Inside Forward

@estifman3122 2 жыл бұрын

@@nubfix3161 ya bro why he say they are inverted winger in this video inverted winger are like mahrez ziych

@seiyulyu4854 2 жыл бұрын

You didn’t mention Sonny! Albeit he apparently doesn’t have a weak foot…

@CaraVerde 5 ай бұрын

I thought Cristiano, Messi, Robben, etc are called Inverted Forwards

@crxo7106 2 жыл бұрын

MESSSSSSIIIII

@jonathanmogale1396 Жыл бұрын

Im not a fan of this type of players. Not everyone can do it but coaches are now forcing players to do this. Or summers might not score a lot but they can create lots of chances for others. Inverted winners can become predictable and order are. Case in point Antony!

@vctor6768 3 ай бұрын

Become a coach man u will be good at it

@ethio777tube9 10 ай бұрын

Walker

@brynx24 11 ай бұрын

i believe bernardo silva and grealish can do this

@mangminhaokip8119 2 жыл бұрын

Messi is the best winger ❤️❤️

@uncleseekx 2 жыл бұрын

Comment for the algo

@AdelHalaseh 10 ай бұрын

Sadio mane and son!!!

@toprak_0739 2 жыл бұрын

Who’s watching the vid from impact

@yaredtsigab9663 Жыл бұрын

Neymar

@UdaySingh-mq6yd Жыл бұрын

Riyadh mahrez

@jontaylor3105 3 ай бұрын

Inverted wingers are the beign of modern football. Too many average Ronaldo Wannabees and the striker is suffering as a result.

@sportstalkbyaakash6297 2 жыл бұрын

Liverpool nearly exploited this♥️

@sabeloking3950 2 жыл бұрын

How dare you not mention Hakim Ziyech!?!😂

@FootballMeta 2 жыл бұрын

Knew it was coming 😂

@JB-kd9wg 2 жыл бұрын

He’s more of a wide playmaker

@idkwhoiam4013 2 жыл бұрын

Inverted winger?chiesa

@eddieherrera5314 2 жыл бұрын

When he plays on the left

@Canowski17 2 жыл бұрын

Imagine if this was pinned

@george6559 2 жыл бұрын

there was an attempt...

@aboubaker3872 2 жыл бұрын

there is a difference between the inverted winger and the inside forward ...

@absolutrxnny 9 ай бұрын

ronaldos more of a inside forward

@debayandey4599 Ай бұрын

😅bro u don't know shit .. In man United he was a inverted winger He used to drop in midfield and playmake

@estifman3122 2 жыл бұрын

cr7 is inside forward not inverted winger

@thunder6197 Жыл бұрын

You forgot Freddy Adu lol