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 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

Croatian target man Ante Budimir headed home the second before half-time for the hosts at their El Sadar stadium.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 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

Chris Wood is helping the big target man become fashionable again after his electric start to the season for Nottingham Forest.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2024

Ipswich win a free-kick inside the first minute after a foul on Conor Chaplin and it gives the host an instant chance to whip the ball into the box towards target man Kieffer Moore.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2024

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