Player Positions
Which player is the only one allowed to use their hands?
Goalkeeper
How many players are on a soccer team on the field at once?
11 players
Which country won the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
Argentina
What is it called when a player kicks the ball to a teammate?
Pass
What is the official name for the shoes worn by soccer players?
Cleats
What position is mainly responsible for scoring goals?
Forward
What is it called when a player is closer to the opponent's goal than the ball and the last defender when receiving a pass?
Offside
Which player is famous for the “Hand of God” goal in the 1986 World Cup?
Diego Maradona
What is the term for a series of controlled touches used to move the ball down the field?
Dribbling
Why are shin guards required in official soccer games?
To protect the players from leg injuries, such as kicks or collisions.
What is the role of a defender in soccer?
To prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting the goal.
What does a referee show a player when they commit a serious foul?
Yellow card
Which player holds the record for the most goals scored in World Cup history?
Miroslav Klose (16 goals)
What is it called when a defender kicks the ball out of bounds on their own goal line?
Corner kick
Why do soccer cleats often have studs on the bottom?
To provide traction and prevent slipping on grass or turf surfaces.
Which player runs the most during the game, covering both offense and defense?
Midfielder
What is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits a foul in their penalty box?
Penalty kick
Which U.S. Women’s National Team player scored the fastest goal in World Cup history (12 seconds)?
Alex Morgan
What term describes a foul resulting in a direct free kick from which a goal can be scored?
Direct free kick
What is the most common size of a soccer ball used in professional matches?
Size 5
In a 4-4-2 formation, how many defenders are on the field?
Four
What are the two ways a player can restart the game after the ball goes out on the sideline?
Throw-in or goal kick (depending on who touched the ball last).
Which country has won the most FIFA World Cups?
Brazil (5 titles)
What is a "nutmeg" in soccer?
When a player passes the ball between an opponent's legs
Why do goalkeepers often wear gloves with finger spines?
To prevent finger injuries by giving extra support and protection.