what are the positions in football?
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Offense\nThe offensive line (OL) consists of five players (two offensive tackles (OT), two guards (G), and a center (C)) whose jobs are to protect the passer and clear the way for runners by blocking members of the defense. All plays begin with the center handing the ball backwards between his legs, or snapping it, to a teammate, usually the quarterback. Except for the center, offensive linemen generally do not handle the ball. \nThe quarterback (QB) receives the ball on most plays. He then hands or tosses it to a running back, throws it to a receiver or runs with it himself. \nRunning backs (RB) line up behind or beside the QB and specialize in rushing with the ball. They also block, catch passes and, on rare occasions, pass the ball to others. There are two main kinds of running backs: fullbacks (FB), who usually block, and halfbacks (HB) or tailbacks, who are more likely to carry the ball. \nWide receivers (WR) line up near the sidelines. They specialize in catching passes. \nTight ends (TE) line up outside the offensive line. They can either play like wide receivers (try to catch passes) or like offensive linemen (protect the QB or create spaces for runners).\n\nDefense\nThe defensive line (DL) consists of three to five players (two defensive ends, one or two defensive tackles (DT), and possibly one nose guard or nose tackle (NG or NT)) who line up across from the offensive line. They try to tackle the running backs before they can gain yardage or the quarterback before he can throw a pass. \nAt least three, but usually four or more, players line up as defensive backs (DB). They cover the receivers and try to stop pass completions. They occasionally rush the quarterback. There are two main types of defensive backs: cornerbacks (CB), who line up against the wide receivers, and safeties, who start at the back of the defense. The strong safety (SS) usually plays on the same side of the field as the tight end, while the free safety (FS) plays on the other side. \nThe other players on the defense are known as linebackers (LB). They line up between the defensive line and backs and may either rush the quarterback or cover potential receivers. They are split up into two different types, middle linebackers and outside linebackers\n\nSpecial teams\nThe placekicker or kicker (PK or K) is the player who kicks the ball on extra point and field goal attempts. Those plays also require a long snapper (LS), who snaps the ball to a holder. The holder positions the ball for the placekicker.\n\nOn punts, the person who kicks the ball is called the punter. As on field-goal attempts, the long snapper snaps the ball on punts. The person on the receiving team who stands back to catch and return the punt is called a punt returner (PR).
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There is no least important position in Football as it is the ultimate team sport.  If one person doesn't do their assignment, the whole play is shot!\n\nThe most important is the O line.  It doesn't matter if you have the best QB in the world, if he doesn't have the time to throw it to the best reciever in the world.  If you have an average RB behind a good line, he will have more yards than a great RB behind a crap line.  An O line that can block for 4 yards every run play then opens up the QB to do his thing and get all the glory.\n\nOn defense, it is the D line.  They are the ones who fill the holes up front against the run, taking blocks and jamming the line, allowing the Linebackers to get the tackles.  Most DB interceptions happen because the D line has pressure the QB into a bad throw.
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American Football (as this category relates to) is the style the play in the NFL, colleges, high schools, etc.  The Football that this question relates to is known as Soccer in the states.  As such, this question was placed in the wrong section.
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Traditionally the positions are:\n\nPoint guard\nShooting guard\nSmall forward\nPower forward\nCenter\n\nOther positions which are combinations of the traditional positions are "point forward" and "swingman"
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HERE are the basic rules for football.....\nhttp://www.football.com/rulesabc/
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This may help you:\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_%28soccer%29#The_Laws_of_the_Game
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Become good at football\nbe invited to go to trials\nimpress the scouts at the trials
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Depends on the positon:\n\nDefender:\nBalance,anticipation and positioning..Tackling concentration\n\nWing Back:\nSpeed,Stamina,Covering...\n\nSide Midfield:\nDribbling,Speed,Shot,and crossing\n\nDefensive midfeield:\nStamina,Long shots,Balance and covering\n\nAttacking midfield:\nPlay making,passing..shoot\n\nStriker:\nSpeed and positioning and finishing
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I play quarterback and running back.
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Center\nA player position on offense. The center snaps the ball to the quarterback.
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Football basics.  See the below link.  Enjoy!\nhttp://www.playfootball.com/footballfacts/basics.html
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Cover 2\n   Corners have flats, safties have deep halfs, \n   Outside backers have hook to curl, Mid backer (or \n   backers if in a 3-4) have mid hole.\n\nCover 3\n   Corners have outside deep thirds, we play the FS \n   in the deep middle third and the SS or Rover has\n   curl to hook, Outside backers have flats, Mike\n   (mid backer)  has curl to hook.\n\nCover 4\n   Corners have deep quarter, safties have deep \n   middle quarter, the Will and Sam (outside backers)\n   have curl to flat, mid backer or Mike has\n   basically the whole middle of the field.
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depending on what position you want to play you can accomplish it.\nyou said you are over weight you can use that to work towards being one of the line man. or guards\nif you want to play wide receiver or corner backs less weight helps, muscle and strength helps in being a running back or line backer or tight end position.
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HMMmmmm\n\nMy answer is - you play where the coach puts you.\n\nwhy??\nBecause Linebacker and Safety - both being suitable to your size - require a lot of football knowledge that you lack...otherwise you wouldn't ask the question.\n\nThere are some teams that are so low in the leagues, or so diminished in skill level, they might actually consider you for a linebacker position.\n\nWith your strength and size...if you were on my team, I would start you at Defensive Tackle...unless you ran the 40 in something like 4.4 - then I'd put you at Defensive End. \n\nYou have a lot to learn about football first...and the way my Defense is set today...you might just end up on the offensive line.
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ok here we go. I need to say that i like to play football (soccer) and when I play or coach I love to play very offensive, so my formation would be 3-5-2.\n\nGoalie =  Antonio Carbajal\n\nDefense = Paolo Maldini\n          Rafael Marquez\n          Roberto Carlos\n\nMidfield= Maradona (central)\n          Zidane\n          Nedved\n          G Best\n          M Platini\n\nForwards= Pele\n          Ronaldihno\n\n\nBench = Kahn\n        Etto\n        Silvestre\n        Hugo Sanchez\n        J Stamm\n        Blanco
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Lol, there isn't a position called "defensive guard." The Defensive Line consists of the following (and this really depends on the type of defensive scheme a team is running):\nNose Guard, who is normally the strongest of the defensive lineman (D-Line). He plays over the Offensive Center, and is primarily a run stopper. Great Nose Guards routinely take on two blocker's at one time because of their size and strength. Then you have two (dependent on the scheme again) Defensive Tackles. These guys play over the Offensive Guards and are pretty athletic. They are able to play against the run or pass quite effectively.  A good friend of mine and college team mate, John Randle made a good living up in Minnesota as a Defensive Tackle for the Vikings.  Lastly, you have two Defensive Ends. These guys are over sized Linebacker's usually(Big Reggie White was an exception).  They are the pass rusher's of the group. The line up over or on the Offensive Tackles and rush the Quarterback. Again, the best of best was the late great Reggie White.\nDefensive Lineman have the most physically challenging position on the football field. They routinely push, pull, and tug +350lb Offensive Lineman around the field for four hours. Can you imagine?\nI hope this answer's your question.
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Get better at playing at football.