Subscribe English look up any word, like swag: The false nine is
a footballer who starts in the position of a striker - who in
1-11 numbers traditionally wears the number nine shirt. Rather
than running forwards however, the false nine stays where he is
or moves backwards; therefore playing a midfield role and
fooling the opposition into thinking he's an attacking player.
Wrexham are using a false nine up-front - that's why they're
winning. by JesusJohn1 June 24, 2012 10 1