midfield

[mid-feeld, -feeld]

noun

1. the middle area of a sports field, especially the area midway between the two goals.

midfield

/ ˌmɪdˈfiːld /

noun

1. soccer

   1. the general area between the two opposing defences

   2. ( as modifier )

      a midfield player

Word History and Origins

Origin of midfield¹

mid- + field

Example Sentences

Since joining the club for £55m from West Ham this summer, the Ghana international has been a bright spark in Tottenham's midfield.

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Alternatively, he would position himself in central attacking midfield positions, particularly against sides that offered more space between the lines in games that became more transitional in nature.

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Tuchel, however, does have plenty of options in the central midfield area.

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In the centre of midfield Nico Gonzalez has been disappointing since he came in, and the whole of their right flank is a massive problem.

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Bellingham and Rogers get on well, but both of their favoured positions are as the most advanced in a three-man midfield.

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