midfielder

noun

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

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Mahrez, 34, currently plays for Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia and can play either as a winger or an attacking midfielder. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 7 Dec. 2025 The senior midfielder has had a goal contribution in all 13 of her NCAA Tournament games. Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2025 The senior midfielder and Colorado signee leads a senior class that features Solana Van Enoo (Santa Clara) and Alicia Katter (Sacramento State). Dan Albano, Oc Register, 6 Dec. 2025 Their recent 2-0 away win over Levante has boosted confidence, and returning players such as midfielder Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta (after suspension) and defender Aymeric Laporte (after illness) could strengthen their lineup. Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025 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 Dec. 2025.

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