A footballer is a person who plays football, a popular team sport played worldwide. The game involves two teams, each trying to score goals by getting a ball into the opposing team's net. Footballers can play various positions, such as forward, midfielder, defender, or goalkeeper, each with specific roles and responsibilities on the field. Footballers often train rigorously to improve their skills, including dribbling, passing, and shooting. Many aspire to play professionally in leagues like the Premier League or La Liga, representing clubs and sometimes their national teams in international competitions like the FIFA World Cup.