SoccerLat positions
SoccerLat groups eight labels into four roles: goalkeeper (GK), defenders (LB, CB, RB), midfielders (CM) and forwards (LW, ST, RW). Eleven markers use those labels. You store two preferred positions and you can change during a pause.
Four roles
There is no official “best position” and no strength rating on the site, CrazyGames, Playgama or Google Play. The table is a role guide from marker spots and the few rules that are written down. I do not turn that into a tier list.
| Goalkeeper | GK | 1.15 (deepest, on the own goal line) | Central | Gloves; diving saves, catches and throws; back-pass rule enforced (cannot pick up a teammate's kick) | 1 source · live site |
| Defender | LB · CB · CB · RB | 0.89 (own-third line) | Wide (LB/RB) and central (CB) | Back line; poke (tap C) and slide tackle (hold C) are the defensive actions; late or from-behind tackles are fouls | 1 source · live site |
| Midfielder | CM · CM · CM | 0.63 (middle third) | Central | Link line between defence and attack; sprinting is limited by the stamina bar | 1 source · live site |
| Striker | LW · ST · RW | 0.10 (ST) to 0.37 (LW/RW) | Central (ST) and wide (LW/RW) | Finishing: charged shots, curve by strafing on strike, loft by aiming up, volleys, headers and bicycle kicks | 1 source · live site |
Eleven markers
Coordinates are normalised: x is 0 on the left and 1 on the right, y is 0 at the opponent’s goal and 1 at your own. GK sits at 0.50, 1.15. The back line is LB 0.05, CB 0.35, CB 0.65, RB 0.95, all at depth 0.89. Three CMs sit at depth 0.63 (x 0.23, 0.50, 0.77). LW is 0.20 / 0.37, ST is 0.50 / 0.10, RW is 0.80 / 0.37. The count of markers changes with the map and the headcount. This coordinate list is one source.
Goalkeeper is the role with extra rules
Google Play’s description is the page that states gloves, diving saves, catches and throws, and a back-pass rule: the keeper cannot pick up a teammate’s deliberate kick. The live site adds the F key to grab or place the ball. I do not invent a “distribution meta”. Street has no keeper at all.
How to change position
- Before a match, set up to two preferred positions on the home flow.
- In a Quick Match, you join on a preferred spot when it is free. An empty keeper spot can be a bot.
- During a match, open the pause menu and use Change position.
Which role to try first
This is my suggestion, not a studio ranking. If you want goals, start at ST. If you want to see the whole pitch, start at a central CM. If you want the extra rules, start in goal on Stadium or Arena, not on Street. If tackles keep giving fouls, read the tips page before you live on the back line.
Questions
What is the best position in SoccerLat?
No public page publishes a best position or a strength score. Pick from the marker you enjoy. The only role with extra written rules is goalkeeper.
Can I move off goalkeeper?
Yes. Pause and use Change position. Street matches do not field a keeper.
Sources
- SoccerLat public build (defaults, maps and rules; 1 source) — checked 2026-11-13
- soccer.lat — checked 2026-11-13
- Google Play — checked 2026-11-13
- CrazyGames — checked 2026-11-13
Related: How to play · Controls · Tips
Updated 2026-11-13. Write to [email protected] if a line is wrong.