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__**Nagib Mahfuz**__

Position played: Centre Forward

Squad Number: 18

Football Idols: Ronaldo, Fabregas

Favourite food: Pizza

Favourite drink: Coca Cola, Lucozade Sport, Boost

Hometown: Saltley

Favourite music: 50 Cent, Eminem, Akon, N-Dubz

Favourite lesson: ICT, Geography

Team supported: Man United



A toweringly tall, powerful striker, Nagib Mahfuz's very presence can be unsettling for opposition defenders. Big and strong, he provides a great outlet for midfield players. Nagib is constantly improving ... and constantly growing!

Apperances: 4 Goals: 2


 * __PRIDE Development__**

As a centre forward, you should try to: 
 * Play just in front of the opposition’s last defender
 * 'Show' for the midfielders to receive the ball to feet
 * Be strong, hold up the ball for 3-4 seconds and pass the ball to the wide players and the offensive midfielder, reatining possession in the final third
 * Play quick one twos with the attacking midfielder
 * Stay within the goalposts in the centre of the pitch to occupy centre backs
 * Win headers against opposition centre-backs
 * Finish crosses successfully from wide players and score goals
 * Play one-twos with wide players/offensive midfielder to retain possession
 * Turn and run at opposing centre-backs, shooting from long range or playing other players in
 * Pressure opposition defenders when they have the ball to regain possession
 * Make lots of movement in the area on set pieces and open play to 'pull' the defence and open up space


 * Check how you did against each of these in the last match:**

1) 2 2) 1 3) 3 4) 2 5) 2 6) 1 7) 2 8) 2 9) 2 10) 3
 * Targets:** Anticpate and come to meet the ball when played into your feet, practise laying the ball to supporting players effectively, play in front of the last defender, practise shooting and hitting the target, improve heading skills