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

Presumably Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui will fill the wing back slots, with Ugarte, Casemiro and Christian Eriksen the midfield berths, at least until Kobbie Mainoo is available again.

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Manuel Ugarte and Casemiro were decent in central midfield without being spectacular against a Leicester side their manager Steve Cooper admitted had not been good enough in both boxes.

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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.

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A strong midfield burst from returning centre Max Llewellyn provided the platform for clever distribution from Gareth Anscombe and Thomas to release Grady and Winnett, to allow Murray to canter in with Anscombe converting.

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While City’s midfield went absent without leave in the second half, the veteran Kyle Walker looked every one of his 34 years as he was given a torrid time by Kaoru Mitoma, then substitute Joao Pedro.

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