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
    @FootballMeta  2 роки тому +36

    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
      @jufref 2 роки тому +1

      So are short prople usually inverted wingers?

    • @jufref
      @jufref 2 роки тому

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

    • @mukwembampande4847
      @mukwembampande4847 9 місяців тому

      Inverted winger

  • @fishyfish6510
    @fishyfish6510 2 роки тому +116

    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
      @GM-kj7sy 2 роки тому +23

      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
      @fishyfish6510 2 роки тому +3

      @@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
      @wallahhabibiiii 2 роки тому +7

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

    • @jotarokujo9587
      @jotarokujo9587 Рік тому +1

      @@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
      @tidilie821 Рік тому

      ​@@fishyfish6510 you just spent 400m bro

  • @albexz0769
    @albexz0769 2 роки тому +117

    This is such a underrated channel, quality content

    • @FootballMeta
      @FootballMeta  2 роки тому +7

      Thanks man 🙌🏻

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      @MandaliKaCircles 2 роки тому +3

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    • @billytcat
      @billytcat 2 роки тому +1

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      @oyefunmilayoolamide5456 2 роки тому +2

      Honestly! I wish I could subscribe a million times

  • @zonkbeast
    @zonkbeast 2 роки тому +99

    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

  • @abaniahmadbani
    @abaniahmadbani 2 роки тому +24

    I don't know why am I enjoying this kind of content. I'm not a professional football person whatsoever. I think it's because your delivery is straightforwardly educating without any unnecessary chit chat.
    In case of that, I hope you consistent doing this, and become a successful football UA-camr.

    • @FootballMeta
      @FootballMeta  2 роки тому +3

      Thanks man appreciate it 🙌🏻

  • @PedroRamos-gw1pw
    @PedroRamos-gw1pw 2 роки тому +5

    Came across this gem of a channel recently. Keep it up👍

  • @thatafrican6032
    @thatafrican6032 Рік тому +1

    Great video, really analyzed all there is to the position

  • @canonfodder808
    @canonfodder808 Рік тому +2

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

  • @basec1378
    @basec1378 2 роки тому +6

    The fact you only have 27k subs blows my mind. These videos are 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @aifsvk
    @aifsvk 2 роки тому +37

    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!

    • @AW-kr9fl
      @AW-kr9fl 2 місяці тому

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

  • @devinfranklin4428
    @devinfranklin4428 2 роки тому +2

    Best tactics channel on UA-cam 🔥

  • @andrenewell9483
    @andrenewell9483 2 роки тому +1

    This one video made me a subscriber. Very good explanation.

  • @hana.halawa
    @hana.halawa 2 роки тому

    Brilliant video - love your channel

  • @stepehenmbewe449
    @stepehenmbewe449 11 місяців тому +1

    best analysis channel i have seen

  • @NathanAmugo
    @NathanAmugo 10 місяців тому

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

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    @asiksekh3633 Рік тому +1

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  • @MrKarmaface
    @MrKarmaface 2 роки тому +6

    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
      @user-df1gx9ze2v 2 роки тому

      Pulisic is not a starter in chelsea

    • @MrKarmaface
      @MrKarmaface 2 роки тому +2

      @@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 🙄

  • @maxouph212
    @maxouph212 2 роки тому +11

    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
      @FootballMeta  2 роки тому +12

      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.

  • @GOATharva
    @GOATharva 2 роки тому

    Thanks , Was Very Useful. You're Just Underrated Bruh...
    Btw Can You Make Analysis of Players?

  • @sportstalkbyaakash6297
    @sportstalkbyaakash6297 2 роки тому

    Your contents are top bro♥️

  • @HufflepuffDaddy
    @HufflepuffDaddy 2 роки тому +11

    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

  • @jasonsaleem552
    @jasonsaleem552 8 місяців тому

    Thank you!

  • @adn17
    @adn17 2 роки тому +3

    Great educational video. Thank you !

  • @raynwani137
    @raynwani137 2 роки тому

    Love you bro!!!

  • @thomasma7054
    @thomasma7054 2 роки тому +1

    Great video as always man👏👏👏

  • @lucasvinicius-xo1ko
    @lucasvinicius-xo1ko 2 роки тому +11

    Man you deserve at least a million subscribers

  • @rickynetogoat5769
    @rickynetogoat5769 2 роки тому +6

    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

  • @mukitamin3061
    @mukitamin3061 Рік тому

    great quality content

  • @thembaswana2491
    @thembaswana2491 2 роки тому +2

    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

  • @stephenjacksonjr9924
    @stephenjacksonjr9924 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @essor7981
    @essor7981 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent Video mate👍

  • @hashimkimwaga1864
    @hashimkimwaga1864 Рік тому +1

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

  • @fardeensiddiki7957
    @fardeensiddiki7957 2 роки тому

    Are there any videos about attacking the half spaces?

  • @sampurinton825
    @sampurinton825 Рік тому +3

    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
      @JamboGee92 7 місяців тому

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

  • @super_organist
    @super_organist 2 роки тому +1

    This guys is fantastic but there aren't many people here yet.Maybe many are yet to discover him

  • @ashwinramesh9837
    @ashwinramesh9837 2 роки тому +4

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

  • @farhanurmiah2635
    @farhanurmiah2635 2 роки тому

    As usual, great video .

  • @Vladimir-io1oi
    @Vladimir-io1oi 11 місяців тому

    Do a video about inside forwards

  • @nikko368
    @nikko368 2 роки тому +2

    No insulting comments champ keep up 🇰🇪

  • @BarcaFan95
    @BarcaFan95 Рік тому +1

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

  • @sakuragi_hanamichi3263
    @sakuragi_hanamichi3263 2 роки тому +1

    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_
      @favourchima_ Рік тому

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

  • @onahdavid6673
    @onahdavid6673 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @ITZLFFL
    @ITZLFFL 2 роки тому

    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
      @matt7matt722 2 роки тому

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

  • @lukah3537
    @lukah3537 2 роки тому

    Ferenc Puskas for Hungry was an Inside-Left

  • @euganieldamiao8084
    @euganieldamiao8084 2 роки тому

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

  • @duaneswaby622
    @duaneswaby622 2 роки тому +1

    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
    @TheGamingAlong 2 роки тому +3

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

    • @vedantmahajan558
      @vedantmahajan558 2 роки тому

      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
      @MrHuph-vu2wc 2 роки тому +2

      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.

  • @divinecomedy7311
    @divinecomedy7311 Рік тому

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

  • @juang8360
    @juang8360 2 роки тому +1

    Robben

  • @IkinzMainBola-sk7dk
    @IkinzMainBola-sk7dk 8 місяців тому

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

  • @johnny.vito1
    @johnny.vito1 Рік тому +2

    my favorite inverted wingers are messi and neymar

  • @aleyeldinahmed3954
    @aleyeldinahmed3954 2 роки тому

    Striker next plz

  • @md.ahoshanazmineprotic7682
    @md.ahoshanazmineprotic7682 2 роки тому +1

    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
      @valitsemllaluokanavahyvaks3556 2 роки тому

      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
      @koltzsevere1047 2 роки тому

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

    • @JamboGee92
      @JamboGee92 7 місяців тому

      Either can work.

  • @ryeecethebeastgaming5530
    @ryeecethebeastgaming5530 2 роки тому +4

    Please do a 4141 formation video please

  • @robethaminullah5774
    @robethaminullah5774 2 роки тому

    The best

  • @zaloreyes830
    @zaloreyes830 2 роки тому

    Mohamed Salah is the best example for Inverted Winger

  • @nharikrishna7818
    @nharikrishna7818 2 роки тому +2

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

    • @FootballMeta
      @FootballMeta  2 роки тому +2

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

  • @tanakacharamba3238
    @tanakacharamba3238 Рік тому

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

  • @JustYesnt
    @JustYesnt 2 роки тому +2

    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
      @FootballMeta  2 роки тому +6

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

    • @nubfix3161
      @nubfix3161 2 роки тому

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

  • @lokmekumaloug8066
    @lokmekumaloug8066 Рік тому

    Coutinho is the favourite player in that position

  • @isaacng315
    @isaacng315 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @maestrozago3396
    @maestrozago3396 2 роки тому

    I see so much Chelsea in this video

  • @James-ne9gy
    @James-ne9gy 2 роки тому

    1:55 got me dying

  • @nnamdiemmanuel5090
    @nnamdiemmanuel5090 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @nubfix3161
      @nubfix3161 2 роки тому

      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
      @MrHuph-vu2wc 2 роки тому

      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.

    • @estifman3122
      @estifman3122 2 роки тому

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

    • @nubfix3161
      @nubfix3161 2 роки тому

      @@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
      @estifman3122 2 роки тому

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

  • @ashwinbhartiya3780
    @ashwinbhartiya3780 2 роки тому

    Neyyymaaaaaaaaarrrrrr!!!

  • @jonathanmogale1396
    @jonathanmogale1396 Рік тому

    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!

  • @euganieldamiao8084
    @euganieldamiao8084 2 роки тому

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

  • @brynx24
    @brynx24 Рік тому

    i believe bernardo silva and grealish can do this

  • @genealmiguel2370
    @genealmiguel2370 2 роки тому

    Sadio mane is my favorite

  • @CaraVerde
    @CaraVerde 6 місяців тому

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

  • @ntandomokoena555
    @ntandomokoena555 2 роки тому

    Christopher Nolan: Did somebody say inversion👀

  • @seiyulyu4854
    @seiyulyu4854 2 роки тому +4

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

  • @ethio777tube9
    @ethio777tube9 11 місяців тому

    Walker

  • @vctor6768
    @vctor6768 4 місяці тому

    Become a coach man u will be good at it

  • @khelilachi1827
    @khelilachi1827 2 роки тому

    Riyad Mahrez 🔥

  • @AdelHalaseh
    @AdelHalaseh 11 місяців тому

    Sadio mane and son!!!

  • @mangminhaokip8119
    @mangminhaokip8119 2 роки тому

    Messi is the best winger ❤️❤️

  • @crxo7106
    @crxo7106 2 роки тому

    MESSSSSSIIIII

  • @yaredtsigab9663
    @yaredtsigab9663 Рік тому

    Neymar

  • @uncleseekx
    @uncleseekx 2 роки тому

    Comment for the algo

  • @sportstalkbyaakash6297
    @sportstalkbyaakash6297 2 роки тому

    Liverpool nearly exploited this♥️

  • @UdaySingh-mq6yd
    @UdaySingh-mq6yd 2 роки тому

    Riyadh mahrez

  • @toprak_0739
    @toprak_0739 2 роки тому

    Who’s watching the vid from impact

  • @jontaylor3105
    @jontaylor3105 4 місяці тому

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

  • @aboubaker3872
    @aboubaker3872 2 роки тому

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

  • @sabeloking3950
    @sabeloking3950 2 роки тому +2

    How dare you not mention Hakim Ziyech!?!😂

    • @FootballMeta
      @FootballMeta  2 роки тому

      Knew it was coming 😂

    • @JB-kd9wg
      @JB-kd9wg 2 роки тому

      He’s more of a wide playmaker

  • @idkwhoiam4013
    @idkwhoiam4013 2 роки тому

    Inverted winger?chiesa

  • @Canowski17
    @Canowski17 2 роки тому

    Imagine if this was pinned

    • @george6559
      @george6559 2 роки тому

      there was an attempt...

  • @absolutrxnny
    @absolutrxnny 10 місяців тому

    ronaldos more of a inside forward

    • @WEWALKBYFAITH7
      @WEWALKBYFAITH7 2 місяці тому

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

  • @estifman3122
    @estifman3122 2 роки тому

    cr7 is inside forward not inverted winger