In a soccer game you have 11 players on the field at all times.  The different positions they play are forwards, midfield, stoppers, and the keeper, which is also known as the goalie.  There is a left forward, a center forward, and a right forward.  The forwards are the ones that are in front and ready to score.  Then you have the midfielders.  The midfielders help the forwards but they also have the speed to get back and help the stoppers, too.  The stoppers are the ones that stay back and help the goalie out.  They’re pretty much the defense and have to stop the other team from shooting.