midfielder
- noun
- /ˈmɪdˌfiːldər/
- She plays as a midfielder, balancing both offensive and defensive duties during matches.
James Madison, who is the better creative midfielder?
- James Madison, who is the better creative midfielder?
- Josh King may name a midfielder for Leeds United.
- This Army as a defensive midfielder to try and be the quarterback because of my right foot.
Examples
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Josh King may name a midfielder for Leeds United.
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Should Kevin De Bruyne be in the top five Premier League midfielders of all time already?
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When was the last time you remember seeing an English midfielder that good?
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I was under the impression that he was a defensive midfielder who can pass.
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Most of the players we have now are midfielders. Why add more?
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Starting Bradley as a defensive midfielder does not limit his influence on the game.
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Last year, she started 22 matches for the Tigers while playing as an attacking midfielder, defensive midfielder, and right back.
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The ability to conduct such skills is significant to the midfielder, as their primary tactical role within a team is to link both the defensive and forward units.
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At this time, I'd like to introduce Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder, David Beckham.
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A key issue for the Sounders is the availability of midfielder Mauro Rosales, who strained a hamstring against RSL on Friday.
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Synonyms
A player who plays in the middle of the field or court
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Etymology
Midfielder comes from the parts mid- meaning 'middle', field meaning 'playing area', and -er meaning 'person'. So a midfielder is literally a person in the middle of the field who connects defense and attack.