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back four

British

noun

soccer the defensive players in many modern team formations: usually two fullbacks and two centre backs

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This means width on the left would have to come from another player - either a wing-back if Chelsea defend with a back five or a winger if it is a back four.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

He used a back four more often at Real Madrid, whereas he enjoyed his greatest success with a back five at Bayer Leverkusen.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

I would keep the same back four that started the match against Norway.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

Behind them, Norway kept a narrow back four.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

“Uncle Al doesn’t like anyone to finish the season broke. He always holds back four weeks pay. You’ll get it at the end of season. Next!”

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

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