football player synonyms

football player

n.

footballer, pigskin player*, gridder*, booter*.

In the United States, positions in football include: end, tackle, guard, center, quarterback, halfback, tailback, running back, fullback; safety, linebacker, tight end, split end, receiver, cornerback, flanker, nose guard, kicker.

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