target man

British

noun

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

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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

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

From Barron's ● Nov. 29, 2025

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

"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 ● Mar. 9, 2025

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

From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2025

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