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
Michael Owen, for a three or four-year period, was probably the best centre forward in the world.
From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025
Bellingham could figure as a proper centre forward.
From BBC • Oct. 12, 2024
He was struck with the skill of Vivian J. Woodward as a centre forward, and as the result of a chat he was got to play for Tottenham Hotspur.
From Association Football And How To Play It by Cameron, John
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