midfielder

noun

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

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Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has not ruled out midfielder Frenkie de Jong making his first start after a long absence because of a hamstring injury. ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026 Rodriguez, a 32-year-old defensive midfielder who usually plays farther away from the opposing goal, found the net three times. Pj Green april 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026 Arsenal's German midfielder #29 Kai Havertz celebrates after scoring during the UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg football match between Sporting CP and Arsenal at Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on April 7, 2026. Jackie Powell, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026 The midfielder was former director of football Kevin Thelwell’s pick at a time of financial strain for the club and just after Moyes’ reappointment. Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midfielder

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 16 Apr. 2026.

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