midfielder

[mid-feel-der, -feel-]

noun

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

midfielder

/ ˌmɪdˈfiːldə /

noun

1. soccer a player who plays in the midfield

Word History and Origins

Origin of midfielder¹

midfield + -er ¹

Example Sentences

In August he apologised for describing midfielder Jude Bellingham's on-field behaviour as "repulsive", saying he used the word "unintentionally".

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"What's the lesson you take away from this? You're better being lucky than good," former Scotland midfielder Michael Stewart said on BBC Sportsound.

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Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said it was "impossible" to have a normal training session during the tournament while midfielder Enzo Fernandez said he felt "dizzy" while playing in "very dangerous" heat.

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With or without the Real midfielder.

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Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice is set to captain the side in Kane's absence.

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