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midfielder

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

noun

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

midfielder British  
/ ˌmɪdˈfiːldə /

noun

  1. 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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Midfielder Piotr Zielinski, who plays his club football for Inter Milan, scored the winner in the 73rd minute to settle the outcome.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Midfielder Lewis Ferguson says it was the strangest feeling.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Midfielder Marc Casado struck the crossbar with a deflected effort as Barca could have opened up a wider lead.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

Midfielder Wataru Endo is expected to deputise alongside Virgil van Dijk, who at 34 is Slot's only available centre-back.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Terry Miles:, external Midfielder made more than 400 appearances for Port Vale.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

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