left-footer
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of left-footer
C20: from the Northern Irish saying that farm workers in Eire use the left foot to push a spade when digging
Example Sentences
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The left-footer has had an instant impact since being drafted into the team, having had a hand in six goals across his past six appearances for City in all competitions.
From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2025
The left-footer was an All-Pac-12 first-team selection after totaling three goals and two assists this season.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 19, 2023
He's a left-footer and many times, you will do things in an unorthodox way with your good foot which makes it look really difficult, but you're more comfortable because it's your good foot.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2022
Brentford rode their luck as De Bruyne smacked a left-footer against the base of the post before Laporte's majestic header was ruled out for a marginal VAR offside decision.
From Reuters ● Dec. 29, 2021
Lloyd took over from there, scoring a left-footer in first-half stoppage time and winning a one-on-one duel with Australia goalkeeper Teagan Micah.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 5, 2021
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