This paper briefly introduces the main ways of playing football in the world.

World football is mainly divided into three schools, namely, European school, South American school and European Latin school.

The formation of football schools

At present, football experts tend to be divided into three schools, namely Europe, South America and European Latin. Its theoretical basis is: genre is a collective concept and a rough reflection of a certain style of play in several countries. The process of genre formation is mainly influenced by traditional culture, geographical environment, social concept, physical condition, subjective pursuit and other factors. These factors are the necessary conditions for the correct formation and development of schools, and these three schools have their own advantages in technology, tactics, body and psychology.

Characteristics of football schools

★ European characteristics

Both Britain and former West Germany belong to this school. Technically, it emphasizes timing and effectiveness. Their dribbling and ball control actions are simple, and most of them use one-off balls to cooperate with long passes. They dribbled and shot frequently and powerfully, with strong header competition and fierce tackle. Tactically, the style of play is concise, the overall consciousness is strong, and the momentum is compelling. Make full use of the long pass to cross the midfield quickly, directly threaten the goal and seize the opportunity to steal the shot. The frontcourt attacks are mainly long-range, header, peripheral cross and outflanking. In defense, the mixed use of zone man-to-man and man-to-man is adopted, and the grab is very fierce; Physically, the most typical feature is the physical strength of intermittent running, followed by strong and tall physique, explosive power and speed; Psychologically confident, energetic, adventurous, aggressive and tenacious, especially able to adapt to the fast and fierce competition environment.

★ Characteristics of South American schools

Brazil and Argentina have always been typical representatives of South America. Their main characteristics are: technically, they have a deep foundation under their feet, delicate movements, flexibility and proficiency, and good ball control ability. He is good at getting rid of dribbling in fierce fighting, skillfully breaking through opponents, and creating a local number advantage to play more and less. Grab resistance and pay attention to safety, especially the timing and effect of the attack. Tactically, the overall attack is well organized, and it passes through the midfield quickly with the cooperation of short pass and propulsion, and has a strong sense of rhythm, especially improvisation. Pay attention to suddenness, which is manifested in the defense of the opponent's position, be good at grabbing points, penetrate the defense with sudden attacks, and threaten the goal with sudden long-range shots and cold shots. Defensively, it pursues collective combat and pays attention to the protection and compensation between peers. Physically, he has a flexible quality consistent with technical movements. At the same time, he is often good at breaking through the tight encirclement with a flexible attitude in a tense environment. In addition, the explosive force and starting speed of completing the action are also very prominent. Psychologically confident and calm, tenacious style, emotional stability, flexible thinking, with the courageous quality of adapting to the fierce struggle of modern football.

★ Characteristics of European Latin School

The styles and characteristics of Europe and South America are fascinating. Judging from the development of football in recent years, both schools are learning from each other's strengths and enriching their own styles and characteristics. In this pursuit, the European Latin School came into being. The so-called European Latin school refers to a school that is highly integrated with European and South American schools. In this genre, it is generally believed that Spain, France and Italy are well combined and can be described as typical representatives.

The most remarkable characteristics of this school are: technically, it combines the skills, exquisiteness, delicacy and changeability of South America; On the other hand, in terms of tactical coordination, Europe's speed, simplicity and effectiveness are more respected.

At present, various schools and styles of world football are showing a trend of mutual learning, mutual penetration and mutual integration, but this trend is not inclined to assimilation and rigidity of styles; On the contrary, it is developing in the direction of richer style and more individuality.