Soccer has drastically changed since the inception of the sport. Not only the rules have changed, but so have the various play styles. In the early days, the main focus in soccer was on scoring goals. Teams would use up to seven attackers, and only one or two defenders. This often resulted in very high score lines, with many games ending with ten or more goals. It wasn’t until the 1940’s when teams started shifting their focus. The way to win shifted from scoring the most goals to conceding the least. As such, teams started playing with three defenders and two defensive midfielders. This trend has continued until today, with the most common formation being the 4-2-3-1, which features four defenders and two defensive midfielders, and some teams