Most people don’t understand this — center-backs aren’t meant to arrive early. Our position is built on things you can’t rush: • physical presence to dominate duels • calm under pressure when mistakes actually matter • scanning habits that come from reps, not talent • positional IQ developed through being exposed • leadership earned by responsibility • timing in the air you only get from real battles These aren’t gifts. They’re earned experiences. That’s why CB is the position that develops the