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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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The midfielder has continued to train with the first‑team squad and, at present, there has been no indication he will be stripped of his leadership role.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Fernandez's agent, former PSG and Argentina midfielder Javier Pastore, described the punishment as "completely unfair" when speaking to the Athletic.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The Argentina midfielder, 25, had only just arrived at Buenos Aires airport on international duty last month when he cast doubt on his Blues future.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Minnesota United have denied rumours that midfielder James Rodriguez is suffering from a potentially life-threatening muscle-wasting condition.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Qendrim, the small Kosovar, would play center midfielder; Bienvenue, the happy-go-lucky Burundian, would direct the defense from the middle in back.

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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