midfielder

noun

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

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Finding a dynamic box-to-box midfielder with exceptional passing qualities and the defensive nous to offer a greater shield of protection to the back line is vital, and the safest shortlist would be to include players who already have Premier League experience. Gregg Evans, New York Times, 13 May 2026 Noah was a midfielder on Marist’s boys soccer team. Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2026 The first-year midfielder has six goals in 11 matches. Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026 Edina native and midfielder Sophia Boman is soaking in the Florida sunshine on the pitch for Sporting Jax in her professional debut. Marielle Mohs, CBS News, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for midfielder

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 13 May. 2026.

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