centre forward
Britishnoun
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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
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
The France-born attacker boosts Unai Emery's striking options at Villa Park, with Ollie Watkins the only recognised centre forward in the Spaniard's squad.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2025
The players who, as a rule, make or mar the success of a side in modern football are the centre forward and the centre half-back.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5 "Fleury, Claude" to "Foraker" by Various
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