midfielder
Americannoun
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midfielders
plural
noun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of midfielder
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Manager Sarina Wiegman called the midfielder a "warrior" after her performance against Greece helped seal an impressive 5-0 victory to complete an 8-1 aggregate triumph.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
"The movement you have around the box is so important. You need to be unselfish in your movement," ex-England midfielder Kirby told Women's Football Weekly.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
Ecuador defender Hincapie was carried off by goalkeeper Illan Meslier during the session, and Arteta later confirmed Spain midfielder Zubimendi was also hurt.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
Camilo Duran fired the visitors in front early on and midfielder Benjamin Nygren made sure of victory in the second half.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
She put Kanue at center midfielder, Natnael at left mid, and Mandela at striker.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
USA international Coffey, one of their most crucial midfielders, has featured in every game but has only played 90 minutes once as Jeglertz has rotated effectively.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Two central midfielders and two central defenders look to solve problems against pressing attackers with a shape that fluctuates between a 2-2 or a 3-1.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
He stood up very favourably against City's existing midfielders - and a list of rival players the club had identified as possible signings in that area.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
When Spurs' centre-backs are on the ball, opposing midfielders and forwards begin to push up, creating space for Spurs' attacking midfielders between the lines.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Qendrim was bounced like a pinball between the bigger Blue Springs midfielders.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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