centre forward
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Bryan Mbeumo was preferred again ahead of Sesko in a centre forward role and missed his one opportunity early in the second period when he blasted over from a narrow angle.
From Barron's ● Feb. 23, 2026
"If you're a centre forward, you need to score goals and he hadn't at the start. He's getting better," Moyes said.
From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026
Michael Owen, for a three or four-year period, was probably the best centre forward in the world.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2025
The midfielder, who spent much of his debut practically playing as a centre forward, could be in for more contributions against newly promoted Sunderland on Saturday.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2025
I don't want to shout about myself, but it is a known fact that I'm positively the only centre forward they've got.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, November 18, 1914 by Seaman, Owen, Sir
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