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target man

British

noun

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

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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

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

Mallorca target man Vedat Muriqi came close early on as he slid in at the back post but hit the side netting, while Jan Virgili's shot was saved by Joan Garcia.

From Barron's ● Feb. 7, 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

Together, the combination of big target man Withe and quicksilver Shaw alongside him turned Villa first into league champions in May 1981, then European champions in 1982.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2024

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