midfielder

noun

mid·​field·​er ˈmid-ˌfēl-dər 

ˌmid-ˈfēl-

: a member of a midfield

Examples of midfielder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Former Sounders midfielder Nico Lodeiro holds the record for a regular-season finale, scoring in 24 seconds for Seattle in 2022. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

Diaz, a junior midfielder who finished with a team-high nine goals, is one of seven starters expected to return next season for East Aurora. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026

The 38-year-old's eighth goal through his first 19 MLS appearances came after a foul on Columbus midfielder Sekou Bangoura. — ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026

Forward Taylor Calheira and midfielder André Luiz provide attacking threats despite the club’s struggles. — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for midfielder

• outfielder
• fielder
• wielder