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The left-winger joined Hoffenheim from Swedish side Hammarby in January of 2025 and fairly soon after the phrase 'Bazoumania' was coined.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

That gave City a level of security in the centre of the pitch, improved their build-up, suited the left-back, and allowed the left-winger to hug the touchline.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The positions that I think are up for grabs are left-back, centre-back, the number 10 role and left-winger.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Apparently he had not realized that President Catherine Connolly, the left-winger who was inaugurated to the largely ceremonial post in November, is a woman.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

On one side Shannon at back, Amber the International at half, and Aspinall, the International left-winger, were head and shoulders above the others; on our side, Bourne and Acton dwarfed the rest.

From Acton's Feud A Public School Story by Swainson, Frederick