Midfielder definition

midfēldər
midfielders
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(soccer, lacrosse) Any of the players who play primarily in the midfield area and whose responsibilities are both offensive and defensive.
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(soccer) A player who operates behind the attackers, in front of the defence.
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Noun

Singular:
midfielder
Plural:
midfielders

Midfielder Sentence Examples

  • Beckham transferred to Real Madrid in June 2003, with the team paying $41 million U.S. to take him on as their midfielder.

  • He didn't become a first team regular until the 1996-1997 season as right midfielder.

  • Yeovil teenager gets Canada call Sat 08 Apr Young Yeovil midfielder Gavin McCallum has earned his first call-up to the senior Canada side.

  • Charlton also saw influential midfielder chapman limp off in the 19th minute as Husselbee made her senior bow for the Addicks.

  • Midfielder O'Sullivan found willing striker James, whose right footer whistled past Cole.

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