midfielder

noun

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

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Below is a look at the top five forwards, midfielders, and defenders on a World Cup Roster, ranked by xGC. Ethan Douglas, New York Times, 10 June 2026 The game-winning goal was scored by sophomore midfielder Nathan Rogers, who finished the night with a hat trick. Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026 Spanish midfielder Aitana Bonmatí, the reigning three-time winner of both the Best FIFA Women’s Player award and the Ballon d'Or Féminin, is the best women’s soccer player on the planet. Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026 Memphis Depay, Liverpool standouts Cody Gakpo and Virgil van Dijk and Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong. Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 9 June 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 12 Jun. 2026.

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