Elements Futsal Club

⚽️ The term ‘fixo’ is a Portuguese term literally meaning ‘fixed’, referring to the fact that this player is usually found at the back.

Their main priority is to be the protector in front of the goalkeeper and deal with the threat of the opposition’s pivot.

However, just as the pivot doesn’t just attack, the fixo doesn’t just defend.

Defence, however, is where the majority of their work takes place.

They will often be the furthest player back, allowing them to see more of the play than anybody else, ideally placing them to assess the shape of the game (or ‘read the play’) and communicate advice to the other players.

A good fixo will have most of the following characteristics:

- Defensive discipline – you can’t play this position well if you frequently wander off at the mere sniff of an attacking opportunity.

- Strength and/or speed – to deal with the threat of the attacking players

- Ability to read play and anticipate where the danger will come from

- Communication – to get messages across to other players and help organise the team.

How difficult it is to do all the work by yourself!

And what a relief it is to be able to rest in knowing that your team is doing its part of the work and you are able to do yours in peace, because you don't have to do it all by yourself if you have people who complement you.

You don't need to do everything in life. Just one thing is enough, but in the process of finding what you like, sometimes you have to try several things to find out what you DON'T like.

So, we hope to see you on our court soon when you realize that this is one of those things that you want to try and that you want to stay with forever. ⚽️💚