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 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So are short prople usually inverted wingers?

    • @jufref
      @jufref 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @mukwembampande4847
      @mukwembampande4847 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Inverted winger

  • @fishyfish6510
    @fishyfish6510 2 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @jotarokujo9587
      @jotarokujo9587 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@fishyfish6510 you just spent 400m bro

  • @albexz0769
    @albexz0769 2 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    This is such a underrated channel, quality content

    • @FootballMeta
      @FootballMeta  2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thanks man 🙌🏻

    • @MandaliKaCircles
      @MandaliKaCircles 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agree. When I stumbled upon this channel, I already taken a liking on it.

    • @billytcat
      @billytcat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, this channel is fantastic.

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      @oyefunmilayoolamide5456 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Honestly! I wish I could subscribe a million times

  • @abaniahmadbani
    @abaniahmadbani 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 TH-camr.

    • @FootballMeta
      @FootballMeta  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks man appreciate it 🙌🏻

  • @zonkbeast
    @zonkbeast 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @aifsvk
    @aifsvk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

    • @SW-kr9fl
      @SW-kr9fl หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @PedroRamos-gw1pw
    @PedroRamos-gw1pw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @thatafrican6032
    @thatafrican6032 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, really analyzed all there is to the position

  • @canonfodder808
    @canonfodder808 ปีที่แล้ว +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 👍

  • @maxouph212
    @maxouph212 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @asiksekh3633
    @asiksekh3633 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best Channel to learn football better!

  • @basec1378
    @basec1378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @stepehenmbewe449
    @stepehenmbewe449 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    best analysis channel i have seen

  • @MrKarmaface
    @MrKarmaface 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pulisic is not a starter in chelsea

    • @MrKarmaface
      @MrKarmaface 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 🙄

  • @andrenewell9483
    @andrenewell9483 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @hana.halawa
    @hana.halawa 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant video - love your channel

  • @devinfranklin4428
    @devinfranklin4428 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best tactics channel on TH-cam 🔥

  • @NathanAmugo
    @NathanAmugo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @lucasvinicius-xo1ko
    @lucasvinicius-xo1ko 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Man you deserve at least a million subscribers

  • @raynwani137
    @raynwani137 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love you bro!!!

  • @jasonsaleem552
    @jasonsaleem552 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you!

  • @HufflepuffDaddy
    @HufflepuffDaddy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @sportstalkbyaakash6297
    @sportstalkbyaakash6297 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your contents are top bro♥️

  • @adn17
    @adn17 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great educational video. Thank you !

  • @GOATharva
    @GOATharva 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @mukitamin3061
    @mukitamin3061 ปีที่แล้ว

    great quality content

  • @rickynetogoat5769
    @rickynetogoat5769 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @nikko368
    @nikko368 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    No insulting comments champ keep up 🇰🇪

  • @thomasma7054
    @thomasma7054 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video as always man👏👏👏

  • @thembaswana2491
    @thembaswana2491 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @essor7981
    @essor7981 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent Video mate👍

  • @super_organist
    @super_organist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @ashwinramesh9837
    @ashwinramesh9837 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @sampurinton825
    @sampurinton825 ปีที่แล้ว +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 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @farhanurmiah2635
    @farhanurmiah2635 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As usual, great video .

  • @hashimkimwaga1864
    @hashimkimwaga1864 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @fardeensiddiki7957
    @fardeensiddiki7957 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are there any videos about attacking the half spaces?

  • @Vladimir-io1oi
    @Vladimir-io1oi 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do a video about inside forwards

  • @onahdavid6673
    @onahdavid6673 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @BarcaFan95
    @BarcaFan95 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @juang8360
    @juang8360 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Robben

  • @johnny.vito1
    @johnny.vito1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    my favorite inverted wingers are messi and neymar

  • @TheGamingAlong
    @TheGamingAlong 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @vedantmahajan558
      @vedantmahajan558 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @sakuragi_hanamichi3263
    @sakuragi_hanamichi3263 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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_ ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @robethaminullah5774
    @robethaminullah5774 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best

  • @duaneswaby622
    @duaneswaby622 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @ITZLFFL
    @ITZLFFL 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @euganieldamiao8084
    @euganieldamiao8084 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ryeecethebeastgaming5530
    @ryeecethebeastgaming5530 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Please do a 4141 formation video please

  • @lukah3537
    @lukah3537 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ferenc Puskas for Hungry was an Inside-Left

  • @IkinzMainBola-sk7dk
    @IkinzMainBola-sk7dk 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @divinecomedy7311
    @divinecomedy7311 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @md.ahoshanazmineprotic7682
    @md.ahoshanazmineprotic7682 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @JamboGee92
      @JamboGee92 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Either can work.

  • @aleyeldinahmed3954
    @aleyeldinahmed3954 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Striker next plz

  • @nharikrishna7818
    @nharikrishna7818 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @FootballMeta
      @FootballMeta  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @zaloreyes830
    @zaloreyes830 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mohamed Salah is the best example for Inverted Winger

  • @James-ne9gy
    @James-ne9gy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:55 got me dying

  • @ashwinbhartiya3780
    @ashwinbhartiya3780 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Neyyymaaaaaaaaarrrrrr!!!

  • @JustYesnt
    @JustYesnt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @nubfix3161
      @nubfix3161 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @lokmekumaloug8066
    @lokmekumaloug8066 ปีที่แล้ว

    Coutinho is the favourite player in that position

  • @isaacng315
    @isaacng315 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @tanakacharamba3238
    @tanakacharamba3238 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @khelilachi1827
    @khelilachi1827 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Riyad Mahrez 🔥

  • @maestrozago3396
    @maestrozago3396 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I see so much Chelsea in this video

  • @genealmiguel2370
    @genealmiguel2370 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sadio mane is my favorite

  • @ethio777tube9
    @ethio777tube9 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Walker

  • @ntandomokoena555
    @ntandomokoena555 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Christopher Nolan: Did somebody say inversion👀

  • @nnamdiemmanuel5090
    @nnamdiemmanuel5090 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @nubfix3161
      @nubfix3161 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @nubfix3161
      @nubfix3161 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @euganieldamiao8084
    @euganieldamiao8084 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @crxo7106
    @crxo7106 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    MESSSSSSIIIII

  • @seiyulyu4854
    @seiyulyu4854 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @brynx24
    @brynx24 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i believe bernardo silva and grealish can do this

  • @CaraVerde
    @CaraVerde 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @vctor6768
    @vctor6768 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Become a coach man u will be good at it

  • @AdelHalaseh
    @AdelHalaseh 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sadio mane and son!!!

  • @yaredtsigab9663
    @yaredtsigab9663 ปีที่แล้ว

    Neymar

  • @jonathanmogale1396
    @jonathanmogale1396 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @UdaySingh-mq6yd
    @UdaySingh-mq6yd ปีที่แล้ว

    Riyadh mahrez

  • @uncleseekx
    @uncleseekx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Comment for the algo

  • @mangminhaokip8119
    @mangminhaokip8119 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Messi is the best winger ❤️❤️

  • @toprak_0739
    @toprak_0739 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Who’s watching the vid from impact

  • @sportstalkbyaakash6297
    @sportstalkbyaakash6297 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Liverpool nearly exploited this♥️

  • @jontaylor3105
    @jontaylor3105 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @sabeloking3950
    @sabeloking3950 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How dare you not mention Hakim Ziyech!?!😂

    • @FootballMeta
      @FootballMeta  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Knew it was coming 😂

    • @JB-kd9wg
      @JB-kd9wg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He’s more of a wide playmaker

  • @idkwhoiam4013
    @idkwhoiam4013 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Inverted winger?chiesa

  • @Canowski17
    @Canowski17 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Imagine if this was pinned

    • @george6559
      @george6559 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      there was an attempt...

  • @aboubaker3872
    @aboubaker3872 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @absolutrxnny
    @absolutrxnny 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ronaldos more of a inside forward

    • @debayandey4599
      @debayandey4599 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😅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 ปีที่แล้ว

    cr7 is inside forward not inverted winger

  • @thunder6197
    @thunder6197 ปีที่แล้ว

    You forgot Freddy Adu lol