midfielder

noun

mid·​field·​er ˈmid-ˌfēl-dər How to pronounce midfielder (audio)
ˌmid-ˈfēl-
: a member of a midfield

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As one of Lockport’s top playmakers and leaders, senior midfielder Kacper Sikon is determined to be at his best in the biggest moments of the biggest games. Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025 The 6ft 4in (193cm) midfielder excels at breaking up play, reading and dictating the game and playing incisive passes. Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025 Telasco Segovia, the Venezuelan attacking midfielder, went in for center back Lujan in the 57th minute and Busquets shifted to center back. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025 Afterwards, Nick Cushing, then the NYCFC head coach, effused his creative midfielder. Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for midfielder

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First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of midfielder was in 1932

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“Midfielder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midfielder. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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