midfielder

noun

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

Examples of midfielder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In his first year with Minnesota United, the Argentine attacking midfielder had six primary assists and a wonderful free-kick goal in the Loons’ three-match postseason run to the Western Conference final. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2024 As the midfielder stood over the set-piece, almost everyone in the stadium was expecting a cross into the box. Ben Church, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024 Although the team is looking forward to the Champions Cup matches against Monterrey, Morales and midfielder Julian Gressel stressed that the focus this weekend is on winning Saturday at home after the road loss last week. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2024 Patients like Damar Hamlin, the Buffalo Bills safety, or Christian Eriksen, the midfielder who plays for Denmark and Manchester United — each of whom collapsed on the field of play and was shocked back to life — didn’t need ECPR because a defibrillator did its job. Helen Ouyang, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024 From 2016-2019, midfielder Jess Fishlock won the award twice followed by forwards Bethany Balcer and Megan Rapinoe each winning the award once. Jackie Gutierrez, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2024 The connection between midfielders and forwards isn’t there, but defensive chemistry was on point. Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024 The Grizzlies are led by Amanda Ayers, midfielder Savannah Enriquez and Bexy Sanchez and goalkeeper Meleah Schilling. ... John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2024 In addition to Messi, midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi is also on the list after missing all season so far following sports hernia surgery. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024

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Word History

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 26 Apr. 2024.

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