footballer
Americannoun
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a football player, especially a member of a college or professional team.
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Chiefly British. a soccer player.
Etymology
Origin of footballer
Example Sentences
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The widow of a former footballer who died of cancer is now pregnant with his child after a successful round of IVF in what she described as "bittersweet but beautiful news".
From BBC • May 6, 2026
A 70-year keeper is about to become Spain’s oldest footballer.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
"As a footballer it's always difficult being injured," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
The image appeared in a children's anti-racism booklet distributed in primary schools in the local area about the life of former footballer Paul Canoville, who was the first black player to play for Chelsea.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
“You were far better to come,” he urged, struggling into the habergeon like a footballer putting on bis jersey.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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