Currently, our more tactics-based soccer means that it’s much more common to find the so-called “False Nine”, a “slippery”, rather elusive striker who doesn’t have such a physical presence, but who can quickly create space in the box with quick simple touches.
Traditionally, a “number 9” in football has always been a striker who struck fear into defenders because of their strong physical play and presence. Currently, our more tactics-based soccer means that it’s much more common to find the so-called “False Nine”, a “slippery”, rather elusive striker who doesn’t have such a physical presence, but who can quickly create space in the box with quick simple touches.