In football, a playmaker is an attacking player who controls the flow of the team's offensive play, and is often involved in passing moves which lead to goals. The term overlaps somewhat with attacking midfielder, but playmakers are not constrained to a single position - creativity is the only true requirement, and good passing ability and tactical awareness help. Because many midfielders have these attributes, they tend to be the playmakers of a team.

Qualities of a good playmaker

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Playmakers evidently need good pace, and skill both on and off the ball. However, perhaps the most important quality is the ability to read the game, and get into good positions making for effective receipt and distribution of the ball. Intuition is another key element of a playmakers' game, as they need to know where different players are at different times, without taking too long to dwell on the ball.

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#iamthankfulfor wat God did fo me today...He s th playmaker n i cnt do notin but play well...DAY7 over...still 1 more 2 go b4 th 2days break
Swanson - SPL gap closing: Dundee United playmaker Danny Swanson insists the gap at the top of the SPL table is.. http://bit.ly/86vn67
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Swanson - SPL gap closing: Dundee United playmaker Danny Swanson insists the gap at the top of the SPL table is.. http://bit.ly/86vn67
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