What is the Mezzala and Why They are Crucial in the Modern Game

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Mezzala Tactics Explained!
The Mezzala position has been one of the most important tactical developments in football. It's versatile nature makes it the perfect role to have for high pressing teams, as it allows them to regain possession early and threaten the goal often. When building up, the Mezzala will always try and find his positioning between the lines, meaning he is excessively difficult to mark and to track.
In todays tactics video, we're going to be taking a look at the mezzala position, and the main offensive and defensive duties of this role.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:22 Mezzala Definition & Positioning
01:21 History & Best Players
02:22 Sponsor
02:56 Offensive Tactics
05:34 Defensive Tactics
06:33 Weaknesses
07:17 Outro

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@davidhosea850 2 жыл бұрын

Iniesta used to be the best in this position, with amazing dribbling and passing ability.

@jahzeditz Жыл бұрын

❤

@happy_camper Жыл бұрын

and Michael Laudrup - Iniesta's hero

@Roxas1711 2 жыл бұрын

when Pogba plays on "the left wing" under Ole he's basically deployed as a mezzala, and an excellent one at that. same when he plays CM for France.

@ombrahmbhatt2432 2 жыл бұрын

Milinkovic-Savic is best example of a perfect mezzala

@briankimathi477 2 жыл бұрын

Yah "best example"😭😭

@lucavaccino117 2 жыл бұрын

Also barella

@abdotaher9109 2 жыл бұрын

Also modric

@lucavaccino117 2 жыл бұрын

@JERMAINE JORNES JINGGA ANAK JENA Moe yes, because in italian “barella” means stretcher So when Inter beat Juve last year and barella scored and assist i always said “juve in barella”, meaning that Juve went K.O.!🤣🤣🤣

@teejhayemperor5447 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@grantojeh1251 2 жыл бұрын

KDB is the best example for me. Please can you do a video on the 4-3-2-1 formation or Christmas tree formation !.

@ojasdighe991 2 жыл бұрын

Bernardo as well right?

@trungbui1762 Жыл бұрын

a quick fix for many people, Mezzala is not a position, it is a role. This role was also the key to replace the lack of defensive duty of a traditional number 10 (a.k.a advanced playmaker). Iniesta was the first person to bring the mezzala role to the modern world. i think this role is extremely challenging. He needs to have the a creative ability like a No.10 (actually Mezzala was born when an unknown coach ordered his No.10 to run up and down like a box-to-box ang hug the half-spaces more often), but also he has a box-to-box stamina to support attack and defense consistently.

@TheKyykky 2 жыл бұрын

First name that came to my mind when you started explaining what a mezzala does was iniesta. At least in the peak Busqets-xavi-iniesta era.

@patm407 2 жыл бұрын

KDB literally does everything he described in this video. Pep really knows how to use this position

@undefined.infinity3106 2 жыл бұрын

this channel brings all types of my favorite tactical things. keep growing 👀

@mjq8963 2 жыл бұрын

He may not be the best example but Barella is so fun to watch! He plays his heart out and is so well rounded, winning so many tackles high up the pitch and I love his outside the foot passes to his wingers and other attackers👏

@ryankwan4102 2 жыл бұрын

After watching this vid, I feel Harvey Elliot from Liverpool is a good mezzala and a great player in his role, he'll have time to develop when he returns from injury

@asianwarrior2193 2 жыл бұрын

I hope he fully recovers, he's such a great talent and i would hate for his career to be over as soon as it started

@sportstalkbyaakash6297 2 жыл бұрын

Top bro.. I learn a lot from your videos bro ♥️

@RH-hz9ly 2 жыл бұрын

I actually implement a lot of your videos in games (not football matches) and look which one suit my team(s) best. Thank You for all lessons 😀

@Uncastled_prince 2 жыл бұрын

Me too lol

@captainmalone3217 2 жыл бұрын

@@Uncastled_prince bill cosby

@rachitdang7453 2 жыл бұрын

Jack Freakish is also a solid mezzala, when deployed in the midfield.

@newgenz7964 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video ❤️ love from thailand 🇹🇭

@LightGreenCorona 2 жыл бұрын

I'm following you quite a lot and I always read the comments. You need to make a video about the difference between a 'postion' and a 'role'. Mezzala can be both, but Box-to-Box-Midfielder is only a role. Another interesting video following this logic would be about asymmetric formations (at least in possession). These follow the roles of players on the pitch, e.g. Bayern Munich with Alphonso Davies playing as left wing in possession, while on the other side Benjamin Pavard rather has the role of a playmaking half CB. You could do a whole series about the formations of teams considering different lineups and their roles.

@FootballMeta 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's a pretty good idea, could be interesting to look at some of the teams that play like this... I feel every team will always be slightly asymmetrical simply because each player is different. But there are systems that are more lopsided than others

@Dabeautifulgamee Жыл бұрын

A box to box is a pure CM, a Mezzala is more of a 10 that can play as an 8 in a 3 man midfield. The same reasons why you can't play a box to box as a 10 is the same reason why a box to box can't be a Mezzala.

@mrbc1848vu Жыл бұрын

Good video - Mezzala seems to be a CMF w/ freedom to roam - like Forlan or Sneider or Cryuff, etc in years past. DeBruyne is today's quintessential Mezzala. Key to this Mezzala is keeping possession and the ability to high press/regain. Failure to do those elements well - will make a Mezzala ineffective. Past battles between CHE/MNC/LVP have demonstrated the effectiveness of Mezzala and the ways to defeat it. Again, great video.

@km7889 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making such great videos. Especially for one me as a new fan of football these are great. Please make more content for the different roles. Segundo Volante, DLP/ AP etc…

@FootballMeta Жыл бұрын

Will do!

@jake8993 2 жыл бұрын

Giacomo Bonaventura at Milan was a textbook Mezzala from LCM, loved watching him play

@captainmalone3217 2 жыл бұрын

02:10

@totalefootball8637 8 ай бұрын

Kevin De Bruyne is my favourite Mezzala. Thanks man. I will use these tactics in my next game as I am a Mezzala or a free 8 myself.

@bereal2366 2 жыл бұрын

I thought it was an Indian food lol ,, Luv ur Channel Very informative👌

@FootballMeta 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@fishyfish6510 2 жыл бұрын

Masala 🤣

@zulfadli4565 2 жыл бұрын

So mezzala is like no 10 that focus on 1 side half wing? What about the other side?

@FootballMeta 2 жыл бұрын

I made this video focused on if he plays on the right flank, but obviously this works down the left as well, it's rare however to see 2 players in this role in the same formation, and if one is a mezzala the other will most likely be a box to box midfielder or atleast someone slightly more defensive

@matthewmaneri8511 2 жыл бұрын

Football Meta does the mezzala stick to his positional half? Or does he have a free role in the attacking third?

@zulfadli4565 2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewmaneri8511 i think its just the expanded role of pos 10, it can be flexible, depend on the situation, the coach or the player itself. But basically when attack, the mezzala act like what in this vid explained. CMIIW

@nharikrishna7818 2 жыл бұрын

How to defend when our high press is bypassed. Can you do this video.

@FootballMeta 2 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion 💪🏻 thank you

@fishyfish6510 2 жыл бұрын

Run back like the wind😂

@RemozGaming 2 жыл бұрын

go for long balls and be defensive :D

@kailasnathk9437 2 жыл бұрын

Why is this channel so underrated

@y_o_u_7244 2 жыл бұрын

Can you make a video who to be a coach and make your own tactics and princibles and how to star and mistakes to avoid +best football channel❤️🥰

@abdulmunim2878 2 жыл бұрын

very informative!

@captainmalone3217 2 жыл бұрын

What did you learn

@AnasMirza534 2 жыл бұрын

board looks awesome, is there any website to buy?

@leondaba3518 6 ай бұрын

is it possible to make a video for the role/tactical configuration of a fullback

@afdhalshaffy7823 2 жыл бұрын

What do you think of Martin Odegaard for Arsenal? I think he also played this role so far this season.

@mohamedrachid8657 2 жыл бұрын

Naby Keita is definetly my favorite mezzala player so far, specially in offensive duties

@ezekielduran4386 Жыл бұрын

Great example. From a Man U fan, I know he is a very underrated player. He was also great during his time at Barca. My best friend is a Barca fan so I've known his qualities for quite a while, as we used to watch a lot of games together

@sakuragi_hanamichi3263 Жыл бұрын

It is like a modern playmaker. The difference is the positioning and defensive duties. Not sure though why did some playmakers struggle to turn into mezela?

@moreece1713 2 жыл бұрын

Emile smith Rowe is another example of a it,he prefers being wide than cental imo

@mawandakenneth2054 2 жыл бұрын

Please make a video about a mezzala known as Smith rowe

@filipec.freitas8930 2 жыл бұрын

I will recommend this channel to Brazil national team coach.

@aadhi4010 2 жыл бұрын

Make a video on cr , how crs arrival affect mu

@sannibesh 2 жыл бұрын

Make a explain of Livero Defender ❗

@andreandeo6177 Жыл бұрын

Neymar at copa America 2021 and world cup 2022 played the attaking style mezzala

@marvyjoe413 2 жыл бұрын

Is barella a mezzala or a box to box Midfielder?

@alexr6484 Жыл бұрын

Jamal Musiala is my favourite. Worldclass how he recieves the ball and turns towards the goal.

@michaellyga4726 2 жыл бұрын

I have a great idea: A video on the W-M formation presented as a 1950s TV commercial

@galih659 Жыл бұрын

KDB & Ryan Giggs is my favorites

@alejandroaguirrelaprea4602 2 жыл бұрын

What software do u use for the tactics explanation?? Also, where can we find that board?

@FootballMeta 2 жыл бұрын

I use davinci resolve to edit my videos, and the board I made myself by painting a plank of wood I found in the garage 😉

@alejandroaguirrelaprea4602 2 жыл бұрын

@@FootballMeta what about for the tactics animation??

@miguelmcglopes7 2 жыл бұрын

Pizzi is my favourite mezzala

@kujarukaijetjiriange3963 2 жыл бұрын

I have never seen anyone that can analyze football better than you.

@captainmalone3217 2 жыл бұрын

Ronaldo must do this

@ay613 2 жыл бұрын

Connor Gallagher for my team palace has good potential.

@fishyfish6510 2 жыл бұрын

Our own academy boy😍

@MrHuph-vu2wc 2 жыл бұрын

Bernardo Silva is for sure a Mezzala

@Pascal333 2 жыл бұрын

So fede valverde and Marcos llorente are mezzala

@julionunez6855 Жыл бұрын

Mezzala is a new 10

@omkarbarve1974 2 жыл бұрын

What's the diff betn Mezzala n Box to box? Is Mezzala more horizontal? Also is Iniesta Mezzala?

@FootballMeta 2 жыл бұрын

I'd say the main difference is that a box to box may help out a lot more often during build-up or even when defending, while a mezzala is usually more attacking. Having said that, the roles and positioning are pretty similar between the two positions, and a mezzala will still have to defend and help build up at times

@cocopops8298 2 жыл бұрын

how about a vid for regista

@tahmidtazwar6427 2 жыл бұрын

Is Federico Valverde considered as a mezzala?

@moreece1713 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah , I'd say that

@captainmalone3217 2 жыл бұрын

@@moreece1713 im wondering exactly how they do this

@moreece1713 2 жыл бұрын

@@captainmalone3217 they watch how you play ,E.g Thiago Alcantara plays different as Kante but they both play same position on the pitch

@alexmanzo3104 4 ай бұрын

now i see how Klopp play his midfield three...Endo/Macca as dm ..Curtis Jones/Gravenberch as b2b...Szobo/Elliot as Mezzala😮😮😮

@FanofAslan 14 күн бұрын

Iniesta was my favourite player in this role.

@munyiri2654 2 жыл бұрын

Ah! An advanced playmaker!?

@ezekielduran4386 Жыл бұрын

Not typically deployed as such Wayne Rooney could have been the perfect Mezzala. I think of Iniesta, Ozil or Muller as others that would be great in that role. Not sure how often any of them took up that role but just an observation

@paxundpeace9970 9 ай бұрын

INESTA yes but Özil and Müller are playmakers and a bit more attacking .

@harikrishnan5039 2 жыл бұрын

What about ozil

@abdulfattahyusuf6478 2 жыл бұрын

From your explanation I think Bruno Fernandes can be considered as a Mezzala

@rickynetogoat5769 2 жыл бұрын

Is Jorginho considered a mezzala for Italy or for Chelsea? At chelsea for me anyways he plays more of a deep play making or a roaming play maker that stays central and helps shift the play in attack. while the other mid moves up the field to link up play. Also Chelsea have only played with 2 central players kind of a double pivot.

@FootballMeta 2 жыл бұрын

No I wouldn't consider Jorginho a mezzala. He's more of a regista or pivot for Chelsea. Crucial during buildup, but not essential in the final third. I have a video on this position, go check it out 💪🏻

@GM-kj7sy 2 жыл бұрын

@@FootballMeta can Andreas Iniesta be consideres as a Mezzala?He is very similar to DeBruyne in a lot of way

@fishyfish6510 2 жыл бұрын

@@GM-kj7sy I think Xavi and Iniesta are the best mezzalas in history

@vestysteiner9480 2 жыл бұрын

@@fishyfish6510 Xavi was closer to Kroos or Pirlo to be considered a Mezzala. Luis Enrique was good at it similarly to Iniesta

@djnasqo981 2 жыл бұрын

Jorginho is a regista.

@cleonspence5775 Жыл бұрын

Alexis Mac allister is a good mezzala

@winniolanimus4995 2 жыл бұрын

I personally think Paul Pogba is quite underrated of a Mezzala.

@joaotaborda3025 2 жыл бұрын

Personally, I see Pogba as a deep-lying playmaker as per his long passing ability and movements on pitch

@LorenzoScarafia 2 жыл бұрын

Is Havertz a Mezz'ala?!

@sabeloking3950 2 жыл бұрын

Just curious. What would you call a Jorginho? Thanks.

@JustYesnt 2 жыл бұрын

@Divye Pugaloke where do you get those names? They're really cool

@itsamefra 2 жыл бұрын

@@JustYesnt mezzala and regista are Italian words

@sabeloking3950 2 жыл бұрын

@Divye Pugaloke thanks.

@makchot3263 2 жыл бұрын

@@JustYesnt football manager

@AppreciateMnisi 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely Iniesta back in the days

@ya.bel.7531 10 ай бұрын

Clarence Seedorf best of All time

@julionunez6855 Жыл бұрын

Iniesta? Modric? would they be considered?

@FootballMeta Жыл бұрын

Yeah I would say they are

@prayagvfx 2 жыл бұрын

This game will continue to evolve untill football and the world dies

@dssanders6100 2 жыл бұрын

Bruno Fernandes does a great job as half winger

@fishyfish6510 2 жыл бұрын

He's an attacking midfielder bro

@beatty1229 2 жыл бұрын

I think this is what makes him the best CAM. He can make runs/crosses from the half space on both sides, he can sneak up front beyond the striker, or drop back, build up, and score from 30 yards out ha

@karumehuie1407 Жыл бұрын

Bernardo Silva

@hemalatajanwade5236 2 жыл бұрын

Please explain messi evolution of his whole carrier from 2008 to 2021💪💪🤑🤑⚽⚽🦁🦁

@sat8540 2 жыл бұрын

Pogba has been ole’s perfect mezzala

@f4footballhub157 Жыл бұрын

Is kaka mezzela??

@Qassimsport 9 ай бұрын

2:16 kevin De bruyne

@winstong7438 Жыл бұрын

❤

@tahjairchristian4508 2 жыл бұрын

Is pogba a mezzala

@FootballMeta 2 жыл бұрын

At times yes, at United he's been used more as a deep lying playmaker, but previously at Juventus and on occasion he's played as a mezzala

@balavinay8365 Жыл бұрын

Riqui Puig

@sfi_ane2230 Жыл бұрын

Modric

@MersageSW 2 жыл бұрын

I believe Xhaka at Arsenal has played this role in the last few games on the left side

@brissprilla Жыл бұрын

martin ödegaard

@y_o_u_7244 2 жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@ay613 2 жыл бұрын

Grealish could be the man for this.

@mohamedatefasal1 2 жыл бұрын

Federico Chiesa

@shahar2468 2 жыл бұрын

Frenkie de jong

@dhiditdwiputra 2 жыл бұрын

Thomas muller is aslo a good mezzala

@AppreciateMnisi 2 жыл бұрын

He's more of a raumdeuter

@rajanv6888 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Football META, I guess tweaking the title a bit would bring more viewers. The current title would only attract people who know what a Mezzala is.

@marvinschneider9309 2 жыл бұрын

one name: Pedri

@Canowski17 2 жыл бұрын

Imagine if this was pinned Great video btw

@XStoffe 2 жыл бұрын

Fabregas and now Bousquet. Kante too when allowed to attack.

@prosperkachenga3778 2 жыл бұрын

Toni kroos

@reasetilo 2 жыл бұрын

No.

@henrichristophe5310 2 жыл бұрын

Kroos is a deeplying playmaker.

@homemadememe_00 2 жыл бұрын

Pogba is a mezzala, isn't it?

@FootballMeta 2 жыл бұрын

Yes at times Pogba plays in this position, but can sometimes be deployed as a deep lying playmaker instead

@600HP_Camaro Жыл бұрын

Can't believe you guys forgot Piotre ZIELINSKI from Napoli! He is a textbook Serie A mezzala, having took over from Hamsik many years ago. Many fans view him as a #10 but that is not his best position, #8 is for sure.

@wishnupaganti5432 2 жыл бұрын

Frank Lampard

@dravidalfred4330 2 жыл бұрын

Milinkovic savic

@meadiodutche8667 Жыл бұрын

So, basically, the modern no 10?

@johnlau6749 10 ай бұрын

Not really actually. Go and watch carefully De Bruyne play under Pep

@leonardooscaralvarezgonzal8393 5 ай бұрын

Volante in spanish

@hitman4671 2 жыл бұрын

Bruno

@LorenzoScarafia 2 жыл бұрын

Kanté is a mezz'ala?!

@FootballMeta 2 жыл бұрын

Occasionally yes I think he does suit this role, especially under Maurizio Sarri and Lampard, I think he's slightly too defensive to be considered a true mezzala