midfield

American  

[mid-feeld, -feeld] / ˈmɪdˌfild, -ˈfild /

noun

midfields plural

1. the middle area of a sports field, especially the area midway between the two goals.

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midfield British  

/ ˌmɪdˈfiːld /

noun

1. soccer

   1. the general area between the two opposing defences

   2. ( as modifier )

      a midfield player

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• midfields
  plural

Etymology

Origin of midfield

mid- + field

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

midfield midfields

But the moment that may have sealed Argentina’s fate came in the final minutes of second-half stoppage time when Enzo Fernández clattered into Spanish center back Pau Cubarsí at midfield, flipping him head over heels.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026

They were not planning significant changes in midfield, although an extra body would have been useful, so moved for Johan Manzambi and Joao Gomes - especially with Youri Tielemans joining Manchester United.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

He was given a start in the third-place play-off and performed well in midfield, setting up Saka for England's fourth.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

For all Olmo and Baena's undoubted quality at this tournament, Xavi and Iniesta are one of the best midfield partnerships in footballing history, from their time together with Spain and Barcelona.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

We settle down in the grass on the sidelines, near midfield.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau

This was in part aided by Paraguay's poor defensive approach but Mauricio Pochettino's men provided the best example of how nations are opting to use more fluid midfields.

From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026

Yet the fact that France coach Didier Deschamps had no hesitation throwing Tchouameni in against one of the world’s best midfields spoke volumes of the confidence he has in him.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 18, 2021

But by recognizing and accepting a variety of retooled roles for himself in the England and United midfields and on their benches, Rooney has shown intelligence, pragmatism, adaptability and no shortage of guts.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 11, 2016

Doubtless relieved when Conrad Smith, whose ability to find space in crowded midfields has been a rugby marvel, went off at halftime, the Wallabies were immediately afflicted by his successor, Sonny Bill Williams.

From New York Times ● Oct. 31, 2015

Driven back in recent weeks by more brilliant passing midfields, and now roughed up by the heavies of West Ham, this transitional United team has held firm, with De Gea an unheralded keystone.

From The Guardian ● Apr. 19, 2013