midfielder

noun

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

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Their lack of a big, dominant holding midfielder was considered their main weakness last summer, but Arne Slot repositioned Ryan Gravenberch, turning a technical No 8 into a controlling No 6. Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025 That’s a good thing for the Redhawks, who rely on the junior midfielder for guidance and grit. Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025 Suleymanov was stomped on in the penalty area by Timbers midfielder Antony, and after a video review, a penalty was awarded to Kansas City. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2025 Scouting report: Toronto has struggled to score goals — three in the past five games — but Italian midfielder Federico Bernardeschi remains a threat. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for midfielder

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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 26 Apr. 2025.

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