scorer
- a word derived from score.
Example Sentences
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"Harry Kane could end up being one of the greatest English strikers we've ever seen," he said, with some prophetic accuracy, considering Kane became England's greatest goal scorer in subsequent appearances.
From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026
And even though the Americans survived with only 10 players to beat Bosnia 2-0, the implications going forward are enormous: Balogun, the team’s leading scorer, is now suspended for the team’s round-of-16 clash against Belgium.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
So did the team’s dreams of reaching the round of 16, only now they’re arriving without their leading scorer, who will have to watch the Belgium game from the stands.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026
After Kylian Mbappe's superbly crafted opening goal, France's all-time leading scorer ran straight towards his bench to embrace Didier Deschamps.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
I said, “Mom, Maya doesn’t need too much encouragement. She’s the top scorer in the county. Numero uno. She’ll make the All-County Team for sure.”
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
