taker

British

/ ˈteɪkə /

noun

a person who takes something, esp a bet, wager, or offer of purchase

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He has been Rangers' predominant penalty taker since 2017 and has regularly scored from free-kicks.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Not a regular penalty taker, Guirassy placed a spot-kick just inside the right post in the second half to equalise.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

"So I feel very good, because if you're a risk taker, you play as a team ... that gets you the World Series."

From Barron's • Nov. 1, 2025

Of those other options mentioned by Emery, Manchester United loanee Sancho is the most experienced penalty taker.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025

But that was right because Sissy was a giver and never a taker.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

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