target man

British  

noun

1. soccer an attacking player to whom high crosses and centres are played, esp a tall forward

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Example Sentences

Sorloth put the Rojiblancos ahead after Hancko rolled the ball across the six-yard box for the target man to dispatch.

From Barron's

He may be 6ft 6in tall, but the German is not your typical target man.

From BBC

Getting Sesko is a really important signing for them because as a target man, a number nine, he is quick and he can use both feet and is good in the air.

From BBC

Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic, whose contract runs until June 2026, is another big target man who has been linked with a move to the Premier League for a long time.

From BBC

"He frightens opponents and they can't relax against him. With confidence has come calmness when it comes to finishing. He's not a traditional target man but he's a goalscorer."

From BBC