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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Noun Inflected Forms

midfielders

plural

Etymology

Origin of midfielder

midfield + -er ¹

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Midfielder Johan Manzambi, the team’s youngest player at 20, has three of Switzerland’s seven goals.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Midfielder Cristian Martinez stands out in this regard.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

Midfielder Cristian Roldan was also at the last World Cup, although he didn’t appear in a game.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Midfielder Mikel Merino, who returned in Arsenal's last Premier League game of the season on Sunday after four months out with a stress fracture in the foot, has been included in the squad.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Midfielder Flynn Downes also highlighted attention to detail with Eckert in a quote that some have highlighted the irony of following the Spygate situation.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

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