midfielder
Americannoun
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midfielders
plural
noun
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Etymology
Origin of midfielder
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"If I'm a creative midfield player and I've got Duran and Hogh to pick from, I'm taking Duran every day of the week," former Celtic midfielder Scott Allan said.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Manager Sarina Wiegman called the midfielder a "warrior" after her performance against Greece helped seal an impressive 5-0 victory to complete an 8-1 aggregate triumph.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
The midfielder - who retired from international football after the World Cup - has also played every single minute for Brighton in all competitions, nine games so far.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
The 28-year-old midfielder is a 'win-now' signing in the peak years of his career.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
Shahir, the left midfielder who frequently set up Josiah for attacks down the left sideline, had lost the nails of both his big toes because his cleats had been too tight.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
USA international Coffey, one of their most crucial midfielders, has featured in every game but has only played 90 minutes once as Jeglertz has rotated effectively.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
England's full-back, winger and number ten work together and are often also joined by one of the strikers or holding midfielders.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
When Spurs' centre-backs are on the ball, opposing midfielders and forwards begin to push up, creating space for Spurs' attacking midfielders between the lines.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
"It was a lovely goal from Alexis and a lovely goal from Dominik Szoboszlai. It is good the midfielders can add goals," said Iraola, who smartly navigated a question about Mac Allister's future.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Qendrim was bounced like a pinball between the bigger Blue Springs midfielders.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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