The False number 9 and the number 10 role

Can you explain the above roles? in my opinion...

The false number 9 is basically the guy behind the striker in the 4-4-1-1 formation.

the number 10 role is a striker.

surely it cant be any simpler than that?

i think in a 433 a false 9 plays the centre forward role but drops a little bit deep, sort of what messi does at barcalona, like inbetween the midfield and defence. drops a bit deep picks up the ball moves it along moves up further.

a number 10 is sort of like a central attacking midfielder just in front of the midfield and just behind the striker can also be a winger according to wikipedia.

So according your post the false number 9 role and the number 10 role are the same?

Not disagreeing with you mate, just making a debate / argument for each one.

Its just daft media speak for roles that have been about for years . The messi false 9 is a like an inside forward from the 40's

Mackem wrote:

So according your post the false number 9 role and the number 10 role are the same?

Not disagreeing with you mate, just making a debate / argument for each one.

I think they're pretty much the same but a false 9 has a bit more freedom in that he can move back into a centre forward role while a number 10 stays in that area.

Perfect Jack wrote:

Mackem wrote:

So according your post the false number 9 role and the number 10 role are the same?

Not disagreeing with you mate, just making a debate / argument for each one.

I think they're pretty much the same but a false 9 has a bit more freedom in that he can move back into a centre forward role while a number 10 stays in that area.

If you look at Theiry Henry he was one of the best examples of a false 9 he would come deep and get the ball create for himself.
Where a traditional 9 say like Alan shearer would stay in the box.
A number 10s role is to make darting runs into the box to create space and open things up for a number 9 like Juninho used to do for Middlesbrough creating chances for Ravenalli.