Vocabulario de fútbol en inglés
129 términos con su traducción al español y un ejemplo en una frase real. Posiciones, táctica, entrenamientos, día de partido y fútbol profesional.
Esta es la lista que uso con los entrenadores que preparan una entrevista de trabajo, una licencia o un vestuario con jugadores extranjeros. Está organizada por situación, no por orden alfabético, porque así es como el vocabulario se aprende y se recuerda: dentro de una escena. Después de la lista vas a ver cómo seguir practicando.
Posiciones
Cómo se llama cada jugador en inglés y cómo lo vas a escuchar en una charla técnica o en un informe.
Inglés
Español
Ejemplo en una frase
Goalkeeper (GK)
Arquero / Portero
The goalkeeper commanded his box and organised the defence.
Centre-back (CB)
Defensor central
Both centre-backs need to hold a high line when we press.
Full-back
Lateral
The full-backs pushed forward to create wide overloads.
Wing-back
Carrilero
In a back-three the wing-backs cover a lot of ground.
Sweeper-keeper
Portero líbero
A sweeper-keeper sweeps behind the high defensive line.
Defensive midfielder
Pivote / Volante defensivo
The pivot screens the back four and recycles possession.
Central midfielder
Mediocentro / Volante central
Our central midfielder covered 11 km and won 7 duels.
Attacking midfielder
Mediapunta / Enganche
The AM links play between midfield and the striker.
Winger
Extremo
Our left winger inverts and creates from the half-space.
Inverted winger
Extremo interior
Cuts inside onto their stronger foot to shoot or create.
Striker
Delantero / Punta
She scored 18 goals as a centre-forward this season.
False 9
Falso 9
A false 9 drops into the half-space to create overloads.
Target man
Referencia
We played long balls to the target man and competed for second balls.
Box-to-box midfielder
Mediocentro de ida y vuelta
He recovers defensively and still arrives in the box to score.
Deep-lying playmaker
Mediocentro de construcción
The DLP dictates tempo from deep, turning recoveries into attacks.
Second striker
Segundo delantero
Our second striker drops off to create space for the CF to run.
Number 10
Enganche / Mediapunta
Our number 10 operates freely between the lines.
Libero
Líbero
The libero sweeps behind the defensive line to cover space.
Día de partido
El vocabulario del partido: desde el saque inicial hasta las tarjetas y la prórroga.
Inglés
Español
Ejemplo en una frase
Kick-off
Saque inicial
We had a specific kick-off routine to win the ball immediately.
Substitution
Sustitución / Cambio
The substitution changed the momentum.
Half-time
Descanso / Medio tiempo
At half-time I adjusted our shape and gave clear messages.
Extra time
Prórroga / Alargue
We managed the extra time well and were clinical in the shoot-out.
Yellow card
Tarjeta amarilla
The yellow card forced him to be cautious for the rest of the match.
Red card
Tarjeta roja
After the red card we reorganised into a solid 4-4-1.
Offside
Fuera de juego
The linesman flagged for offside and disallowed the goal.
Injury time
Tiempo de descuento
We held on in injury time and secured the three points.
VAR review
Revisión del VAR
The VAR review overturned the referee’s decision.
Penalty
Penal / Penalti
The penalty was awarded for a handball inside the area.
Corner kick
Córner / Saque de esquina
We scored from a well-rehearsed corner-kick routine.
Free kick
Tiro libre
She bent the free kick around the wall and into the top corner.
Throw-in
Saque de banda / Lateral
A quick throw-in caught the defence off guard.
Goal kick
Saque de meta / Saque de arco
We start our build-up from the goal kick.
Own goal
Autogol
An own goal put us ahead in the 30th minute.
Entrenamientos
Los términos de la sesión: calentamiento, ejercicios, juegos reducidos y fases de juego.
Inglés
Español
Ejemplo en una frase
Warm-up
Calentamiento
The warm-up includes dynamic stretching and a technical activation.
Cool-down
Vuelta a la calma
We finish every session with a 10-minute cool-down.
Drill
Ejercicio
This drill focuses on scanning before receiving.
Rondo
Rondo
We start with a 6v2 rondo to get touches on the ball.
Small-sided game (SSG)
Juego reducido
The SSG replicates the transitions we want in the match.
Phase of play
Fase de juego
This trains how we press in a 4-3-3 shape.
Shadow play
Trabajo sin oposición
Shadow play drills movements without defensive pressure.
Load
Carga
We reduce the training load 48 hours before a match.
Intensity
Intensidad
Training intensity must reflect match intensity.
Recovery session
Sesión de recuperación
Monday is a low-intensity recovery session for the starters.
Video analysis
Análisis de video
Video analysis showed the gaps in our mid-block.
Finishing drill
Ejercicio de definición
We end every session with a 15-minute finishing drill.
Set-piece routine
Estrategia de balón parado
We rehearse our set-piece routines twice a week.
Ball mastery
Dominio del balón
Ball mastery exercises build confidence with both feet.
Tactical shape
Sistema de juego
We shifted our tactical shape from 4-3-3 to 4-5-1 when chasing the game.
Conditioning
Preparación física
Pre-season conditioning builds the base for the competitive phase.
Aerial duel
Duelo aéreo
We practised aerial duels to prepare for their long-ball approach.
Ground duel
Duelo terrestre
Winning ground duels in midfield gives you possession and momentum.
Body shape
Posición del cuerpo / orientación
Good body shape before receiving means you can play in any direction.
Stamina
Resistencia / fondo físico
Pre-season stamina work creates the physical base for high-intensity pressing.
Oriented first touch
Control orientado
An oriented first touch opens your body and takes you away from pressure.
Scanning
Escanear / mirar antes de recibir
Players who scan regularly process information faster and make better decisions.
Táctica
Presión, transiciones, líneas y movimientos. Lo que necesitás para explicar tu modelo de juego en inglés.
Inglés
Español
Ejemplo en una frase
High press
Presión alta
We apply a high press to win the ball in the opponent’s half.
Counter-press
Presión tras pérdida
Immediately after losing possession, we counter-press for five seconds.
Counter-attack
Contraataque
We sat deep and looked to hurt them on the counter-attack.
Offside trap
Trampa del fuera de juego
The back four stepped up to spring the offside trap.
Overlapping run
Desdoblamiento
The full-back made an overlapping run to receive in space behind.
Switch of play
Cambio de orientación
A switch of play finds space on the weak side.
Half-space
Espacio interior
Our number 10 operates in the right half-space.
Compactness
Compacidad
Compactness means keeping short distances between lines.
Overload
Superioridad numérica
We created a three-versus-two overload on the right side.
Transition
Transición
The team that wins the transition battle usually wins the match.
Build-up
Salida de balón
Our build-up starts with the goalkeeper as the first pass option.
Wall pass
Pared
A quick wall pass unlocked the defensive line.
Through ball
Pase al espacio
He played a perfectly timed through ball behind the defence.
Set piece
Balón parado
We scored two set piece goals from well-rehearsed routines.
Pressing trigger
Disparador de presión
A poor touch is our pressing trigger.
Low block
Bloque bajo
We sat in a low block and defended with ten players inside our own half.
Mid-block
Bloque medio
A mid-block invites the opponent to play in front of you.
Pressing
Presión
Our pressing prevented them from building out from the back.
Underlap
Desmarque interior del lateral
The full-back underlaped as the winger held the width.
Change corridors
Cambiar de corredor
Change corridors to shift play away from a compact block.
Attack the gap
Atacar el espacio / el hueco
Attack the gap between the centre-back and the full-back before it closes.
Cross
Centro
The full-back’s cross found the striker arriving at the back post.
Break lines
Saltar líneas / Jugar entre líneas
A pass that breaks lines eliminates two or three defenders with one action.
Play horizontally
Jugar horizontal
We play horizontally to wait for the right moment and tire the press.
Go direct
Jugar vertical / directo
When they press high we go direct to turn the defensive line.
Cheat the defence
Engañar a la defensa
A diagonal run behind the last defender cheats the defensive line.
Back pass
Pase atrás / Jugar para atrás
A back pass to the goalkeeper resets the build-up and draws the press.
Push the line
Subir la línea defensiva
Push the line to compress space and catch them offside.
Maintain shape
Mantener el equilibrio / el orden
Maintain shape when in possession — don’t all attack at once.
Órdenes y comunicación en el campo
Las frases cortas que se gritan durante el juego y el entrenamiento, con su equivalente en español.
Inglés
Español
Ejemplo en una frase
Push up!
¡Subid la línea! / ¡Súbanse!
Push up! We need to compact the space behind midfield.
Drop back!
¡Retroceded! / ¡Bajen!
Drop back and reset. We don’t chase the ball high from here.
Hold the line!
¡Mantengan la línea!
Hold the line. Don’t let them in behind.
Close her down!
¡Presiónala!
Close her down. Don’t give her time to turn.
Mark tight!
¡Marca en corto!
Mark tight at corners. Don’t give them a free header.
Switch the ball!
¡Cambia el juego!
Switch the ball. There’s space on the other side.
Play simple!
¡Juega simple!
One touch, keep possession, don’t take risks.
Get in behind!
¡Buscá la espalda!
Get in behind the last defender when I play the through ball.
Stay on your feet!
¡No te tirés!
Stay on your feet. He wants you to dive in.
Well done!
¡Bien hecho! / ¡Muy bien!
Well done. That’s exactly the movement we trained.
Reset!
¡Volvemos a empezar!
Reset. Get back into position, stay focused.
Eyes up!
¡Cabeza arriba!
Eyes up before you receive. Know what’s around you.
Show for the ball!
¡Pedíla! / ¡Desmarquéte!
Show for the ball. Give them an option.
First time!
¡A la primera! / ¡De primera!
First time — don’t take a touch, play it straight through.
Track back!
¡Volvé! / ¡Replegáte!
Track back. Win your defensive shape before they counter.
Man on!
¡Hombre! / ¡Te viene!
Man on! Lay it off or turn away from pressure.
Time!
¡Tiempo! / ¡Tenés tiempo!
Time! You can turn — no one is behind you.
Win the duel!
¡Ganá el duelo!
Win the duel — compete for the first ball and we react to the second.
Challenge the ball!
¡Ir a la disputa! / ¡Pegáte!
Challenge the ball — don’t back off and let them receive comfortably.
Check your shoulder!
¡Mirá atrás! / ¡Escanéate!
Check your shoulder before you receive so you know what’s behind you.
Finish the play!
¡Terminá la jugada!
Finish the play — don’t stop after the pass, keep moving.
Time to turn!
¡Tiempo para girar! / ¡Girá!
Time to turn! Face up and drive at them.
Settle the ball!
¡Pará la pelota!
Settle the ball — take a touch, look up, and play your way out.
Press high!
¡Presioná alto!
Press high! Don’t let them play out from the back.
Drop off!
¡Bajá! / ¡Dejá jugar!
Drop off and hold your shape. Don’t chase into space.
Attack the corner!
¡Subí a cabecear! / ¡A la pelota!
Attack the corner — run to the near post as the ball comes in.
Fútbol profesional
Contratos, fichajes y scouting: el inglés del mercado y de la oficina del club.
Inglés
Español
Ejemplo en una frase
Contract
Contrato
She signed a two-year contract with an option for a third.
Transfer window
Ventana de fichajes / Mercado
The summer transfer window closes on 1 September.
Transfer fee
Cuota de traspaso
The fee was reported to be around 2 million euros.
Release clause
Cláusula de rescisión
Any club can trigger her release clause.
Loan deal
Cesión / Préstamo
He joined on a six-month loan with an option to buy.
Scouting report
Informe de scouting
The report highlighted her pressing stats.
Medical
Reconocimiento médico
She passed her medical and signs tomorrow.
Sporting director
Director deportivo
The sporting director oversees transfers and squad planning.
Backroom staff
Cuerpo técnico
The backroom staff includes an analyst, physio, and fitness coach.
Press conference
Rueda de prensa
He handled the post-match press conference in English with confidence.
UEFA licence
Licencia UEFA
She is completing her UEFA A Licence.
Pre-season
Pretemporada
Pre-season is the window to implement your tactical model.
Agent
Representante
Her agent negotiated a clause that waives the fee after two seasons.
Work permit
Permiso de trabajo
The work permit was approved and he joined training on Monday.
Fitness coach
Preparador físico
The fitness coach manages GPS data and sets individual load targets.
Squad rotation
Rotación de plantilla
Squad rotation kept the starters fresh for the Europa League.
Analyst
Analista
The analyst delivered the opposition report 48 hours before the match.
Game model
Idea de juego / Modelo de juego
The game model defines how we attack, defend, and transition as a team.
Playing philosophy
Filosofía de juego
Our playing philosophy prioritises vertical, fast football in all phases.
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