back four
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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During Alonso's spell at Real Madrid we can see five players across the attacking line despite the team starting with a back four.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Irrespective of whether the Spaniard sets Chelsea up in a back four or a five, his team will move in the same shape in attacking possession, namely 3-2-2-3 or 3-2-5.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Tuchel has, in essence, built his England using a Premier League template in style and system, with a back four, midfield anchors in Rice and Elliot, Bellingham at '10', then two orthodox wide men.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Norway's first instinct is to play short, often setting up with a wide back four and the keeper forming a fifth option, with two holding midfielders showing for the ball centrally.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
The waiter walks by, glances at our wristbands, and brings back four waters.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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