midfielder

noun

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

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Born in Rogatica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in December 1980, Žižović pursued a playing career as a midfielder. Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025 On March 22, one week into the season, midfielder Savannah DeMelo had a medical incident in the middle of an away game against Bay FC, which required her to be transported to the hospital. Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025 Desperate to score, Mascherano made one halftime change, replacing center back Allen with midfielder Telasco Segovia. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2025 Timbers midfielder Omir Fernandez barely missed a header wide of the net in the 66th minute, Sisniega made his first save of the match in the 71st minute on a shot from Velde, and then Velde barely missed wide on a diving header attempt in the 74th minute. Austin White, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for midfielder

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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 9 Nov. 2025.

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