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Recommended Soccer Shoes for Defender, Midfielder, and Striker

 

What position you take up on the soccer field, your area of expertise in the game, can influence the decision of what footwear to use.

For example, defenders usually like a more solid boot so that they can put their foot through the ball strongly, while midfields like to find soccer cleats which will enhance control for passing.

These are factors to look for in your choice of soccer shoe, because wearing the right shoe will help you to get ahead in the game.

Here are some recommendations to help you fit right in to your role.

Recommended Soccer Shoes for Defenders

For those who like to play at the back for their team, it is crucial not to let your team down by slipping on the surface, or slicing the ball into the path of an opponent.

Because more tackles are put in by defenders as well, it is quite important to look for some extra support, especially in the heels of soccer shoes.

The Adidas adiNova IV TRX FG Jr for example, is great for defenders as it enhances manoeuvrability, offers heel support and also allows for clean striking of the ball thanks to cushioning protection. 

A great entry level soccer cleat for youngsters just starting out in the game and finding their feet, is the Reebok Jr Sprint III RBRMS shoe. This is great value for a first pair of cleats, as they provide very good quality in the build and also delivers comfort through being lightweight too.

That allows a young defender to get a good feel of the ball, making them at ease, and also offers grip and comfort when striking the ball up field. The Puma Powercat 3.10 FG shoe is a great option for those attacking full backs who like to get forward down the flanks.

You need speed for that, and the pointed studs on the Powercat enables superb grip and good acceleration to be able to join in the attacks. There is also a large striking area on the shoe, thanks to its asymmetrical lacing, giving that ideal balance of a solid defensive shoe, which performs going forward too.

     


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Recommended Soccer Shoes for Midfielders

What are the key factors for an effective midfielders? Ball control, passing skills and dribbling skills. These are areas in which to look when picking out a soccer shoe for a midfield role. You can start  by looking at professional quality from the Puma V1.11 I FG Jr, which offers a synthetic micro-fibre upper, which delivers superb touch and feel of the ball.

This aids with control and accurate passing, so that you will find your team mates with ease, while the shoe is also designed for a more comfortable, wider fit. Midfielders of course also like to get forward into an attack mode, and the Puma Esito Diego Finale I FG Jr is a great blend for an attacking midfielder.

It has a fold over tongue to improve striking accuracy when needed, but makes great value for comfort and control as well in the middle of the pitch. So too does the Adidas F5 TRX FG. This is a junior soccer cleat which has gotten good reviews, and is a quality shoe with the popular Traxion studded sole to grip on firm and natural surfaces.

The grip enables better acceleration and stopping power, making the shoe ideal for those mazy midfield runs, and for holding position in midfield. The shoe is lightweight as well, making it a comfortable fit for threading those defence splitting passes.

 

     

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Recommended Soccer Shoes for Strikers

Playing up front for your team is all about goals. That is the currency in which you will trade as a striker. What better way to start than trying to emulate Wayne Rooney? He was wearing the Nike JR Total90 III FG when he scored his famed, highlight reel, overhead kick.

This soccer shoe was built for power and control, with pods in the instep for extra accuracy. The bladed shoe has ideal asymmetrical lacing for striking power and precision. The Adidas Predator Absolado X TRX FG is a wonderful shoe for strikers looking to get as much power and control into their game.

The technology in the shoe allows for those Cristiano Ronaldo like swerving and dipping free kicks, as well as possessing superior cushion for comfort, and supported by Traxion sole which grips perfectly.

The Adidas F30 TRX FG Jr is a striker?s shoe which allows for razor sharp handling. The shoe has been designed specifically for acceleration, so when you want a turn of speed to beat a defender, this is a great, lightweight, comfortable shoe to get you ahead of the game.

     

 

 

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