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midfielder

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

noun

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


midfielder British  
/ ˌmɪdˈfiːldə /

noun

  1. soccer a player who plays in the midfield

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of midfielder

midfield + -er 1

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Spain midfielder Rodri said it is his "dream" to play for Barcelona after he arrived in the city to complete his move from Manchester City.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

There is huge potential in midfielder Andrey Santos for a start.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

Bournemouth rejected a £64m bid from Chelsea for the midfielder last month and made it clear any further approaches would not be welcomed.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

Manchester City started the summer window purposefully, swiftly agreeing a £116m deal for England midfielder Elliot Anderson, but they have yet to back that move up with other first-team signings.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

“She’s supposed to be mad, man,” said Sebajden, the midfielder from Kosovo.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

Sarr is potentially slightly underpriced and, if he continues to receive a large share of Palace's shots and attacking transitions, he has the potential to be one of the standout mid-priced midfielders in FPL.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

"Youri has consistently been one of the most outstanding midfielders in the Premier League throughout the past seven years," said director of football Jason Wilcox on Tielemans' signing.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

Spurs also signed defender Van Hecke despite reported interest from Chelsea, having already beaten Manchester United and Manchester City to the two record-breaking midfielders.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

There have also been impressive cameos from midfielders Landon Emenalo, who has been converted into a left-back, Reggie Walsh, Reggie Watson and Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli.

From BBC Aug. 4, 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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