Adam Buksa wasn’t a traditional number 9 before arriving in MLS, but he’s growing into the role.
During his five years as a professional in Poland, Buksa mostly played as a false 9 or as a 10 on the wing. With the New England Revolution, he’s lining up as a pure number 9, a shift that’s caused him to alter the way he plays.
“My game has changed since I came here because when I played in Poland I had all the different responsibilities,” Buksa told media on Jul. 15. “I didn’t have one position that I had to stick with.