midfielder

Definitions

A player who operates behind the attackers and in front of the defence.

Equivalents

Examples

“The game was engulfed in controversy when Rodwell appeared to win⟳ the ball cleanly in a midfield challenge⟳ with Suarez. The tackle drew an angry response from Liverpool's players- Lucas in particular as Suarez writhed in agony - but it was an obvious injustice when the England Under-21 midfielder was shown the red card.”

“Serie A club Inter Milan – whom Eriksen had been contracted to at the time of the incident – let⟳ the midfielder move⟳ abroad as he was unable to play⟳ in Italy unless the ICD device was removed.”

“Defensive midfielders have⟳ to see⟳ things before they happen⟳ in and out of possession.”

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