The Pivote Initiative

If you are reading this then it means that you probably didn't mean to be here at all.  Rather than return to the chasm that is the interweb, however, I suggest you keep on reading and return from time to time to keep up with all that matters in the world of soccer.

If you are still reading this then you are probably wondering what a pivote (pi·vo·te) is.  Simply put, a pivote is a term for a more defensive-minded central midfielder.  Though the position can be played with power or finesse (and, at times of brilliance, both), players are less flashy than their attack-minded colleagues, and often understated in stature.  There is a saying in soccer (and if there isn't, there is now) that behind every great maestro, every great number 10, there is a great defensive central midfielder.  Think Claude Makalele as the man behind Zinadine Zidane.  They enable and facilitate the creative portion of the game - often lauded by pundits for its artistic form - by taking care of the dirty work.

If you are going to finish reading this then I bet (more than once) you were tempted to open a new tab (let's be real - you were going to close out of this tab) and read something else (I am right there with you).  Keep reading and we will continue to provide you with all you need to know about world soccer (and probably a lot you don't).  In the nature of a true pivote, this blog will never be flashy (or interesting), and will probably (definitely) be understated.