centre forward

British

noun

sport the central forward in the attack

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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

On first glance, Woltemade appears a battering ram of a centre forward - but that could not be further from the truth.

From BBC • Aug. 30, 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

Aston Villa maintain that Archie Hunter was the greatest centre forward and the best general that ever kicked a ball, and this statement is endorsed by very many competent judges.

From Association Football And How To Play It by Cameron, John

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