centre-back
Definitions
A central defender, a player who plays in the centre of defence, just in front of the goalkeeper
Equivalents
DeutschInnenverteidiger
Portuguêszagueiro central
6 more languages
Examples
“Ferguson was incensed as referee Martin Atkinson pointed to the spot - and United's sense⟳ of injustice deepened when Nemanja Vidic was sent off in stoppage time after receiving a second yellow card for a foul on Ramires, ruling the centre-back out of the visit⟳ to Liverpool on Sunday.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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