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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 England midfielder was carried from the field wearing a neck brace after colliding with Parma goalkeeper Edoardo Corvi.

From Barron's

That was the assessment of former Scotland midfielder Michael Stewart after the Scottish Premiership title race delivered yet another weekend of high drama.

From BBC

"It had a bit of everything," former Rangers midfielder Kevin Thomson said.

From BBC

The midfielder might have added a fourth late on but Levante goalkeeper Mathew Ryan denied him with an excellent reflex save, after first thwarting Raphinha.

From Barron's

Flick was able to bring back midfielder Pedri as a substitute after a month out with a hamstring injury, with the Spaniard likely to be key in the testing weeks ahead.

From Barron's

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