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[quote=Anonymous]A center midfielder, the "#10",  is the 'quarterback' of a soccer team. They are the one that sets up the attacks, keeps players in their positions, occasionally scoring on their own, and also responsible for defensive duties. They should be very talented with the ball at their feet, not greedy, and have a very strong read of the game. Our team's CM has scored maybe one time this year but has made over ten assists, set up over dozens of chances and is considered the rock of the team. When he subs off, the team loses shape and focus. You need to ask is your CM doing this role or is he better suited for somewhere else on the pitch? (And FWIW, on many teams defenders often run quite a bit less than midfielders and are subbed less frequently).

There are many factors at play behind the change, including:

Has he reached puberty? Is he bigger than other kids? Faster, slower, stronger, etc?
Is he talented with the ball at his feet (or not)?
Does he know how to read the game?
Do other players listen to him arrange the formation? Does he communicate well?
What sort of defense does your team play? For example some teams play the best kids in defense to keep the score low, some play the worst hoping to win the game in the midfield.
Are there other kids more talented at CM? 
Is your team a 'win at any cost team' or trying to develop players in a variety of positions?
Are you moving up to 11 aside and need more defenders? 
Do you have weak defenders and need help back there?

It's really too hard to tell why without more details. Personally, I wouldn't consider time in midfield as a waste but it is a fair question to ask the coach why he is moving him back to defense and whether he sees him having a better chance of performing there than in midfield. 
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