keskivartioon
Keskivartio is a Finnish term that translates to "center guard" or "midfield" in English, and it is most commonly used in the context of sports. In team sports such as football (soccer), ice hockey, and floorball, the keskivartio refers to the players who operate in the central area of the field or rink, between the defensive and offensive lines. Their primary role is to control the flow of the game, link the defense and offense, and often to initiate attacks.
These players are crucial for both defensive stability and offensive creativity. Defensively, they are responsible for
In some sports, the term might be used more generally to describe the central area of play