midfielder

[ mid-feel-der, -feel- ]

noun

1. a player active in the midfield, as in soccer, often playing both offensively and defensively.

midfielder

/ ˌmɪdˈfiːldə /

noun

1. soccer a player who plays in the midfield

Word History and Origins

Origin of midfielder¹

midfield + -er ¹

Example Sentences

One player who will be out for a while is Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur, who was handed a seven-match domestic ban by the Football Association for using a racial slur about team-mate Son Heung-min.

From BBC

Manager Ange Postecoglou will speak to the media on Friday and previously said his midfielder made a "big error" and that "he has got to take the punishment".

From BBC

On Monday, Chelsea striker Kerr announced the pregnancy of her partner, West Ham midfielder Mewis, on her Instagram account.

From BBC

Man Utd midfielder Casemiro posted "Top training" on his social media account and team-mate Marcus Rashford posted "Top session today" after Monday's workout.

From BBC

Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone, 25, is also ruled out for England with a calf injury.

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