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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Lola Brown is a left-footer for the under-19s but she's an incredible midfielder that can go and attack.

From BBC

Although under-18s coach and former United midfielder Darren Fletcher was named as interim boss for two games, Michael Carrick has been given the job until the end of the season and won his fifth game out of six when his team beat Everton on Monday.

From BBC

With the club's injury problems easing and with Mateta along with key midfielder Jefferson Lerma expected back in two weeks, hopes will be rising among Palace fans that the most chaotic of seasons could end in more record-breaking glory and a first European trophy.

From BBC

The 26-year-old from Finland stepped in and made six saves, in a display former Celtic midfielder Stiliyan Petrov described as "perfect".

From BBC

While Frank has since been sacked by Tottenham after a dismal debut season, former Republic of Ireland midfielder Andrews has led Brentford to seventh place in the Premier League.

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