How To Be a Good Defender In Football | Secret Tips

In 2025, if you play football and you are not good at defending - So today we know the best secret way ‘’How To Be a Good Defender In Football'’.  First, a defender always needs a muscular body. Do you know what muscle means? We will discuss it later. Let’s go.

What is Defending?

In football, defending means you stop an opponent's player from scoring goals. Always do perfect tackles, Mark Striker, and other field players. If you believe defending means always driving tackles, you are wrong.

Why? When do you tackle in football? Depends on your situation, like a player dribbling you and you lose by 1-1. That time you realise they are really close to scoring. At that point, you just focus on the opposition's ball. Not his face. Then, just simply do a sliding tackle or push your full body on the ball side.

Common Mistake Defender Done It

What is the mistake most defenders make every match? They are not following the offside line.  I hope you know what is offline. The offside line means the defender always creates a line that is either below or above the opposing striker. This makes the striker very anxious. If any of the defenders does not follow this line, then the striker will score the goal easily.

Secret Tips to Become A Great Defender

1. Focus On The Ball

Always focus on the ball. No matter how far away the ball is. You cannot take your eyes off the ball. And wherever the ball is, you have to move your body in that direction. For example, if the ball is in front of you, then you will walk or move forward. And if the ball is on your left side, then you will move to the left side, and similarly on the right side.

2. 1 vs 1 Situation

What to do at this time? Any player with you 1 vs 1, in this situation, you try to tackle or push the player. ‘’Stop’’ Don't do this, never. At that moment, the opponent realizes that you are trying to push him, and he will easily dribble you.  At this time, you will keep an eye on his ball and slowly come back; he will also try to pass you. At that moment, if you see him coming very close to you with the ball, at this time you can kick his ball away with either of your feet. You may not be able to learn this in a day; you will have to try a lot for this.

3. Push Defending

Always try to push the striker perfectly. When can you do it? If you see a player on the field, give the ball to a player near you. Push him before he touches the ball, and you try to touch the ball first.

Defender Height Weight

In CB ( Centre Back Defender ) Require: 

• 5.10 - 6.4 Feet Or 177 - 190 CM

• 75 - 90 KG Or 165 - 200 LBS

• Need Strong BOnes , Muscles

In LB or RB ( Left back - Right Back Defender )

• 5.7 - 6.00 Feet Or 158 - 180 CM

• 65 - 80 KG Or 140 - 170 LBS

(You are too weak or unhealthy, avoid becoming a defender, try to go to the gym, focus on your health first)

Conclusion

Follow these steps, and one day you can succeed. This does not mean you can be a better defender in just one day. You can practise this every day. Practice makes you better in any position and anywhere.

FAQ

Defending Is Very Hard Job In Football? 

Yes, defending is one of the hardest jobs or positions in football, as you can say.

What Should I Not Do When Defending?

First, don't be nervous in this situation. Focus on the ball, and when you see a perfect moment, just tackle outside the Box.

What should I Do Most of The time When Defending?

Just clearing the ball perfectly, or pushing your opponent with your body.