target man
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Croatian target man Budimir forced a good save from Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and hit the post as he gave the visitors a host of problems.
From Barron's ● Feb. 21, 2026
Croatian target man Budimir curled narrowly wide of Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois's far post early on, the first of many problems he gave the visitors.
From Barron's ● Feb. 21, 2026
Also, rather than being a traditional target man who plays with his back to goal, the technical Woltemade looks most comfortable operating in the spaces between the midfield and the box.
From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2026
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 ● Aug. 14, 2025
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 ● Jun. 5, 2025
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