footballer
Americannoun
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a football player, especially a member of a college or professional team.
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Chiefly British. a soccer player.
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Origin of footballer
Example Sentences
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Footballer Christian Eriksen is in "good spirits" and is expected to be discharged from hospital soon, after he collapsed during an international match between Denmark and Ukraine on Sunday.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Footballer Jonathan Gjoshe pauses as he recalls the harrowing events of 1 November last year.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
The 74-year-old had an illustrious playing career which included spells at Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton and Newcastle United, while he twice won the European Footballer of the Year award.
From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026
Meet Chelsea and England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, who has been nominated for BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2025.
From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025
It captures the star as she falls in love with American Footballer Travis Kelce; interspersed with cautionary - and sometimes catty - tales about the music industry.
From BBC • Oct. 6, 2025
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