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

The Current has also been without attacking midfielder Croix Bethune, the point guard of their attack, for three matches. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2026

Luiz notched his first assist and first-year midfielder Lasse Berg Johnsen collected his sixth on Harris' fourth goal of the campaign. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Real Madrid midfielder & Croatian World Cup captain Luka Modrić is named world’s best male player at the FIFA Awards in London; Brazil & Orlando Pride forward Marta best female player; France’s Didier Deschamps best men’s coach. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Junior midfielder George Panou added two assists for the Chargers, including facilitating the goal by Woznik in the 30th minute. — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for midfielder

• outfielder
• fielder
• wielder