goalkeeper

noun

goal·keep·er ˈgōl-ˌkē-pər

: a player who defends the goal in any of various games (such as hockey, lacrosse, or soccer)

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In the men’s categories, Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. won The Best FIFA Men’s Player award, Carlo Ancelotti was named the best coach and Aston Villa’s Emi Martinez won the best goalkeeper for the second time in a row. —

Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 Pure reflexology from the OG PL GK (original gangster Premier League goalkeeper). —

Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024 The Galaxy declined options on defender Martín Cáceres, a four-time World Cup player with Uruguay, and backup goalkeeper Brady Scott. —

Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024 The corner kick from Martin Ojeda bounced off Atlanta’s Stian Gregersen and landed in the path of Enrique, who slid into the ball to kick it past goalkeeper Brad Guzan. —

Kyle Foley, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for goalkeeper