The sweeper adds more security to the goalie, clears loose balls, and passes the ball to other teammates.
The 5-3-2 soccer defense formation requires 3 spot-on central defenders who play either in a flat line or with a sweeper. The sweeper adds more security to the goalie, clears loose balls, and passes the ball to other teammates. The other 2 central defenders will be marking opposition strikers to tackle and stop them. Lastly, we have 2 wing-backs. These need to be superbly fit and strong players who can attack and defend. They are tasked with covering the entire field's length and to penetrate the opposition's defense and make crosses into the attacking third.