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
In front of Wirtz, Ektike has the makings of a genuine, out-and-out centre forward Liverpool simply did not have before because of Darwin Nunez's shortcomings.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2025
But everything changed that day as Luis Enrique moved him from his more accustomed right-wing berth to play him at centre forward - and he netted in a 3-1 win.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2025
Behind each centre forward hovered one of the Britling boys.
From Mr. Britling Sees It Through by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
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