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Is your son left-footed? If he's not then he's probably going to slot in as a centerback. Leftbacks have to be left footed when they get older. Obviously I haven't watched your DS but I wanted to jump in on this thread for some guidance. Fullback is an important position but it's not a difficult position to fill. Often you'll find fullbacks be 2nd choice wingers or shoter centerbacks. I'd say your DS continues to work and try to be tidy in midfield in scrimmages. Not saying playing where he is at is bad but he needs to make sure he is extremely technical and a great defender if he wants to keep progressing as he gets older. This is only of course is if he has ambitious aspirations for the future. [/quote]

Sorry, this just is not true. You do not need to be left footed to play left back. Lahm, Maldini, etc. Quality defenders are in great demand at higher levels. Liverpool is 8 points ahead of premier league because they have the best defenders, good coaches know how important that job is and are always looking for strong defenders.

Have him watch Robbo and see if he wants the play left back the way he does. When they go to 11v11 outside back becomes a very different position if they play a back 4.

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