The central midfielders need to be quick and agile players with strong ball-handling and passing abilities.
The midfield is the primary source of strength for the 4-5-1 formation. The central midfielders need to be quick and agile players with strong ball-handling and passing abilities. The CM's also need to be good at reading the game and defending 1v1. They are responsible for moving the ball around with sure passes to draw the team to the opponent's penalty box.