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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He said writer Denis O'Neill had wanted "footballers doing the football" and he had had the "very good fortune" to take part alongside some famous names including Duvall.
From BBC
One positive Deulofeu takes from this period is that he can enjoy more time with his family than is afforded to most professional footballers.
From BBC
Ford has studied footballers' ability to scan the pitch for possibilities.
From BBC
The Prince of Wales has met young female footballers in Riyadh during his visit to Saudi Arabia.
From BBC
"There are 130,000 footballers that play professionally worldwide in the men's game," he said.
From BBC
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