By Amanda Langell There are 11 positions in soccer that make up the general formation of each team, no matter the league, skill level, or opponent. All soccer teams field 11 players for 90 minutes. Unlike football, soccer requires all the offensive and defensive players to be on the pitch at the same time, for the duration of the entire match. Ideally, the starting 11 consists of the best players available at each position, giving the team their greatest chance to win. Soccer positions are easily broken down into four general categories: goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards. The g…