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midfield

American  
[mid-feeld, -feeld] / ˈmɪdˌfild, -ˈfild /

noun

  1. the middle area of a sports field, especially the area midway between the two goals.

midfield British  
/ ˌmɪdˈfiːld /

noun

  1. soccer

    1. the general area between the two opposing defences

    2. ( as modifier )

      a midfield player
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Etymology

Origin of midfield

mid- + field

Example Sentences

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Hugo Ekitike, Dominik Szoboszlai and Florian Wirtz formed a narrow line between PSG's defence and midfield.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Virgil van Dijk is fixated on Dembele as he moves into midfield, calling for midfielder Alexis Mac Allister to be aware of him.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Arsenal's Rice will be the high-class hub of England's midfield, with Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa fighting for the number 10 position.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

A key factor has been a positional shift back into midfield.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Your mother sought from the gods magnificent trophies and set them down midfield for our champions.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer

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