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

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

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

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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