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

Miller earned his first yellow card for arguing a foul called on midfielder Philip Mayaka. — Idaho Statesman, 4 Oct. 2026

The penalty was awarded after video review determined that Utah midfielder Madison Hammond fouled Louisville defender Arin Wright. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Maldonado’s older sister Sophia is a senior midfielder who has five goals and eight assists for the Bulldogs. — Noah Poser, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

The midfielder netted a header into the top middle of the goal from close range off a corner kick from Angelina for her sixth goal of the campaign. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for midfielder

• outfielder
• fielder
• wielder