midfield

[mid-feeld, -feeld]

noun

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

midfield

/ ˌmɪdˈfiːld /

noun

1. soccer

   1. the general area between the two opposing defences

   2. ( as modifier )

      a midfield player

Word History and Origins

Origin of midfield¹

mid- + field

Example Sentences

With Charles another to shine in midfield, it was Bradley's link with Swansea City's Ethan Galbraith that proved the dominant theme of the first half.

Read more on BBC

First, the obvious question - why did one of the most famous midfield players of his generation join Barnet?

Read more on BBC

Since joining the club for £55m from West Ham this summer, the Ghana international has been a bright spark in Tottenham's midfield.

Read more on BBC

Alternatively, he would position himself in central attacking midfield positions, particularly against sides that offered more space between the lines in games that became more transitional in nature.

Read more on BBC

Tuchel, however, does have plenty of options in the central midfield area.

Read more on BBC