midfielder

noun

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

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Notably, Miami midfielder Sergio Busquets avoided punishment after appearing to strike Vargas on the chin during the post-match melee. Ben Church, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025 There was no disgrace in his failure to force a spot ahead of Dominik Szoboszlai or Curtis Jones in the pecking order of attacking midfielders. James Pearce, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025 The 24-year-old midfielder delivered her second goal of the young season in stoppage time as Charlotte’s pro women’s soccer team battled to a 2-2 draw in their 2025 home opener Saturday night at American Legion Memorial Stadium. Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025 Nagelsmann is now the latest Bundestrainer to unsuccessfully attempt to integrate the Bayern midfielder. Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 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 12 Sep. 2025.

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