midfielder

American

[mid-feel-der, -feel-] / ˈmɪdˌfil dər, -ˈfil- /

noun

a player active in the midfield, as in soccer, often playing both offensively and defensively.

midfielder British

/ ˌmɪdˈfiːldə /

noun

soccer a player who plays in the midfield

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Etymology

Origin of midfielder

midfield + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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Ex-Liverpool and England midfielder Jamie Redknapp and Newcastle defender Dan Burn said it was the correct call to rule out Semenyo's effort, though both criticised the process.

From BBC

The former midfielder previously had an unbeaten three-game stint as caretaker boss at Old Trafford in 2021.

From Barron's

Former United and England midfielder Carrick agreed a deal on Monday night, with an announcement due on Tuesday once the necessary paperwork has been signed.

From BBC

In the same half in which the 25-year-old scored a belter that arguably no keeper would have saved, the Liverpool midfielder made a mistake that was described as "disrespectful" by Barnsley manager Conor Hourihane and "weird" by his own boss, Arne Slot.

From BBC

The Hungary midfielder was at the centre of a controversial second-half decision too.

From BBC

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