midfielder

noun

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

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Some might have expected Declan Rice alone to win those headers or harass the opposition in that manner, but the partnership between these two is about more than just Zubimendi allowing the England midfielder to burst into goalscoring areas. Thom Harris, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026 Sophomore midfielder Carter Biondolillo shows signs of becoming a dominant player. Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026 Tuesday, Angel City signed midfielder Ary Borges to a three-year contract. Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026 Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Riqui Puig has undergone anterior cruciate ligament reconstructive surgery on his left knee. CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midfielder

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 12 Jan. 2026.

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