Understanding the False 9 in Football

The video tutorial explores the concept of the false 9 in football, a role where the striker drops deeper to create uncertainty in the defense. It traces the history of the false 9 from its origins in the 1930s Danube school to its popularization by Pep Guardiola with Lionel Messi. The traditional number 9 is contrasted with the false 9, highlighting the evolution of the role. Guardiola's positional play theory is discussed, emphasizing creating passing options and superiorities. Modern adaptations of the false 9 are examined, showing its influence on current football tactics.

What is the primary role of a False 9 in football?

• To act as a goalkeeper

• To play as a defensive midfielder

• To drift away from the center backs and create uncertainty

• To stay in the penalty box and score goals

Which school of thought popularized the idea of a striker causing havoc between the lines in the 1930s?

• The English school

• The Italian school

• The Brazilian school

• The Danube school

In which year did Sheffield Wednesday play Arsenal and Chelsea play Swansea Town, leading to the origin of football numbers?

• 1928

• 1930

• 1950

• 1960

What is the main responsibility of a traditional number 9?

• To defend the goal

• To score goals and lead the line

• To assist the goalkeeper

• To play as a winger

Who was the first famous False 9?

• Diego Costa

• Lionel Messi

• Matthias Sindelar

• Zlatan Ibrahimovic

What tactical theory did Pep Guardiola use when employing Messi as a False 9?

• Total Football

• Gegenpressing

• Catenaccio

• Positional Play

How did Luca Spalletti's use of Francesco Totti differ from Guardiola's use of Messi?

• Totti was used as a goalkeeper

• Totti played as a defensive midfielder

• Totti was more of a creative attacking midfielder with striking duties

• Totti played as a traditional number 9

What is one of the main problems a False 9 creates for a back line?

• It strengthens the defense

• It forces a center back to push up, isolating his partner

• It makes the goalkeeper more vulnerable

• It makes the defense more compact

Which modern strikers have incorporated dropping off to find the ball into their repertoire?

• Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar

• Diego Costa and Zlatan Ibrahimovic

• Harry Kane and Sergio Aguero

• Robert Lewandowski and Karim Benzema

What might indicate the end of the classic number 9?

• The rise of zonal marking

• The influence of the False 9 on modern strikers

• The return of three-man defenses

• The decline of pressing