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

German midfielder Niklas Dorsch started in his debut, after signing with Toronto on Tuesday. — CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Brazil midfielder Casemiro, who joined Inter Miami last week after four seasons at Manchester United, made his debut against Montreal and put in a full 90-minute shift with 77 touches and nine passes into the final third. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Despite the additions of midfielders Hayden Hackney and Merlin Rohl, The Athletic reported earlier this month that a new central midfielder remains a priority for manager David Moyes and the club’s recruitment team. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Minutes later, Hopkins went from goalscorer to playmaker, heading a cross to midfielder Debinha, who volleyed the ball into the net. — Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for midfielder

• outfielder
• fielder
• wielder