midfielder

American  

[mid-feel-der, -feel-] / ˈmɪdˌfil dər, -ˈfil- /

noun

1. a player active in the midfield, as in soccer, often playing both offensively and defensively.

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midfielder British  

/ ˌmɪdˈfiːldə /

noun

1. soccer a player who plays in the midfield

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Etymology

Origin of midfielder

midfield + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Chelsea next face Manchester City away without suspended key midfielder Moises Caicedo, to kick-start a difficult month that also includes games against Arsenal and Napoli.

From BBC

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has praised Curtis Jones's willingness to get involved in tough situations, as the midfielder's return has coincided with the Premier League champions' best run of results since September.

From Barron's

Given the unglamorous nature of the role, a defensive midfielder has to be very, very good to be considered the best player in the world, but Vitinha, 25, has certainly been very, very good in 2025.

From BBC

Speaking on Match of the Day, ex-England midfielder Danny Murphy added: "Arsenal's performance was a big statement. It was powerful, full of quality and showed their strength in depth."

From BBC

"Arsenal don't panic - they trust their defenders to play one and one, and to cope," ex-Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy told BBC Sport.

From BBC