ghost
noun
the soul of a dead person, a disembodied spirit imagined, usually as a vague, shadowy or evanescent form, as wandering among or haunting living persons.
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
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The coach has mostly opted for starting lineups without a recognized striker, hoping one of the midfielders will ghost into attacking positions and score.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 1, 2012