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

Fabian Ruiz, scorer of Spain’s opening goal, also provides those runs from deep, which may explain his surprise inclusion ahead of Barcelona midfielder Pedri, but not to the same extent as Merino. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Most expect United to enter the market for another central midfielder before the summer transfer window closes. — Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

The attacking midfielder played on Brazil’s World Cup teams in 2002, 2006 and 2010. — Catherine Odom july 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

England endured a raucous crowd at Estadio Azteca to beat Mexico in a round-of-16 thriller but lost veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson to a wrist injury from a postgame celebration. — Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for midfielder

• outfielder
• fielder
• wielder