center forward
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of center forward
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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He viewed himself as a pure No. 9, a center forward in the mold of the Brazilian Ronaldo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
England’s roster is still deep, though, featuring D Lucy Bronze, M Keira Walsh and the trio of Alessia Russo, Rachel Daly and Beth England at center forward.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2023
Sinclair has reimagined her game as her career has advanced, moving from a center forward to a more withdrawn role as she continues to produce at the top level.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 3, 2023
A top-class center forward is a priority during the summer transfer window, with Tottenham’s Harry Kane and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen both linked.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 12, 2023
“You know, I played center forward too when I was young.”
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
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