midfield

American  

[mid-feeld, -feeld] / ˈmɪdˌfild, -ˈfild /

noun

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

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midfield British  

/ ˌmɪdˈfiːld /

noun

1. soccer

   1. the general area between the two opposing defences

   2. ( as modifier )

      a midfield player

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Etymology

Origin of midfield

mid- + field

Example Sentences

He broke up play really well, dominated in midfield and capped it off with a goal.

From BBC

Rice made his reputation at West Ham playing in a deeper position in front of the defence, but Arteta has expanded his game by deploying him in a more advanced midfield role.

From Barron's

In short, they are both very high-quality drivers having exactly the sort of team-mate tussle in a midfield team one would expect.

From BBC

For so long, England have been trying to mesh moving parts into a midfield partnership that strikes the right blend.

From BBC

The 25-year-old, making only his second England appearance after a debut against the United States in the summer, looked immediately at home as he inserted himself into England's midfield debate.

From BBC