midfielder

[mid-feel-der, -feel-]

noun

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

midfielder

/ ˌmɪdˈfiːldə /

noun

1. soccer a player who plays in the midfield

Word History and Origins

Origin of midfielder¹

midfield + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Speaking on TNT Sports, former England midfielder Owen Hargreaves, echoed the feeling that Palace - joint favourites to win the Conference League - are in a golden period of their history.

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The Norway midfielder's display in Wednesday's 2-0 Champions League win over Olympiacos proved why he is such a crucial figure for the Gunners.

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"You wouldn't panic," former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt said on Match of the Day.

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Chelsea might have paid the Lisbon club a British record £107m to sign Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez two years ago, but the money clearly has no bearing on how his old club's supporters think about him.

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Slot used new right-back Jeremie Frimpong as a right-sided attacker, not exactly an act of faith in his defensive abilities, with recognised midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai moved to defence.

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