midfield

[ mid-feeld, -feeld ]

noun

1. the middle area of a sports field, especially the area midway between the two goals.

midfield

/ ˌmɪdˈfiːld /

noun

1. soccer
   1. the general area between the two opposing defences
   2. ( as modifier )

      a midfield player

Word History and Origins

Origin of midfield¹

mid- + field

Example Sentences

He tends to play a central midfield role, but has played both deeper and further forward.

From BBC

But after Maiava fumbled away one drive deep in USC’s own territory, and the Trojans’ special teams squandered another with a blocked kick, Maiava stood behind the line on fourth and one, just across midfield.

From Los Angeles Times

But so was a botched midfield move that gave Andrew Kellaway a walk-in.

From BBC

So, does Amorim tweak his formation, use Fernandes as a false nine or an orthodox midfield player or does he play him as an inside forward with licence to roam.

From BBC

Walker has missed a chunk of this season, but Rico Lewis, who has deputised, often drifts into midfield, leaving space for opposition sides to exploit.

From BBC