midfielder

American

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

noun

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

midfielder British

/ ˌmɪdˈfiːldə /

noun

soccer a player who plays in the midfield

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Noun Inflected Forms

midfielders

plural

Etymology

Origin of midfielder

midfield + -er ¹

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Midfielder Johan Manzambi, the team’s youngest player at 20, has three of Switzerland’s seven goals.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Midfielder Andre signed a new deal while Kieran Trippier and Raul Jimenez have joined on free transfers.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Midfielder Cristian Roldan was also at the last World Cup, although he didn’t appear in a game.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Midfielder Rice, defender Gabriel and goalkeeper Raya were all key players for Arsenal, who won the Premier League for the first time in 22 years.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Midfielder Mateus Fernandes has been linked with Paris St-Germain and Manchester United and seems certain to move on, with West Ham hoping for a significant profit on the £40m they paid for him last August.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

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