winger
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But after unsuccessful pursuits of world class players such as Vinicius Jr and Julian Alvarez, the only new addition in that position was Christos Tzolis, the winger brought in to replace the outgoing Leandro Trossard.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
The 26-year-old winger is out of contract after his deal expired in the summer and has been exploring a number of options.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
It was also a slightly different role for Stanway for most of the match as she played more as a right winger after changes in the midfield.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
On top of the performance and result, influential winger Jota made his long-awaited return from injury after almost 18 months on the sidelines and it was the Portuguese who led the post-match celebrations.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
And, besides, we had another rugby game coming up that week, and the team would never be able to get by without Kevin, our winger, and our starting fly half.
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
He hurled players on in a bid to take a point; strikers, wingers, kitchen-sink stuff.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Also gone are wingers Andrei Kuzmenko and Jeff Malott, who left as free agents, and center Trevor Lewis, who retired.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
In saying that, striker Kieron Bowie and wingers Findlay Curtis and Ben Gannon-Doak had to make do with being substitutes over the weekend for Sassuolo, Rangers and Bournemouth respectively.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Fernandes and Cunha's quality means they can still be effective in these positions, often forming triangles with the full-back and wingers, helping United get into the final third.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Of England's fame, from strand to strand, Their songs have been the widest wingers.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, May 13, 1893 by Sir F. C. (Francis Cowley) Burnand
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