midfielder

noun

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

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And with that fourth-overall pick, Sporting KC selected Kwaku Agyabeng, a midfielder from Clemson. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 18 Dec. 2025 But, there are exceptions, such as Inter Miami midfielder Yannick Bright, who was drafted out of the University of New Hampshire, went on to become a key player on Miami’s MLS championship team and recently signed a long-term contract. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025 During his 12 years at Old Trafford, the Irish midfielder got his hands on 17 trophies and left his mark on many an opposing player. Don Riddell, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025 Injuries to attacking players last season left manager Mikel Arteta with few options and led to midfielder Mikel Merino being used as a makeshift striker. James McNicholas, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for midfielder

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

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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 27 Dec. 2025.

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