How to Use midfielder in a Sentence

midfielder

noun

• The midfielder has been a key cog for the Blue Raiders in their four-game winning streak.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 14 Oct. 2021
• The reserve midfielder scored the goal that saved the Huskies’ season.
  — Matt Le Cren, chicagotribune.com, 30 Oct. 2021
• There is no pressing need to close down the midfielder with the ball at their feet 25 yards from goal.
  — New York Times, 22 July 2022
• The midfielder scored two goals in both halves to pace the Eagles’ offense.
  — Jacob Calvin Meyer, baltimoresun.com, 12 Oct. 2021
• His cross found McKennie near the penalty spot, but the midfielder's first-time shot flew over the bar.
  — Jonathan Clegg, WSJ, 25 Nov. 2022
• The midfielder had a direct shot on goal about 25 yards out, but his shot soared over the crossbar.
  — Usa Today Sports Staff, USA TODAY, 23 Nov. 2022
• She is listed as a midfielder for the Current and can also play along the back line.
  — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2024
• An apt answer came from Rose Lavelle, the Reign’s world-class midfielder.
  — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Nov. 2023
• After a free kick, the midfielder corralled the ball near the 30-yard line and launched a high, arching shot toward the goal.
  — Eric Bem, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 4 Nov. 2021
• Kuwatch, a junior midfielder, added a second goal off a restart to give the Warriors a 7-3 lead.
  — Shelby Dermer, The Enquirer, 24 May 2023
• On that salary, the midfielder simply wasn't a good value for FCC.
  — Pat Brennan, The Enquirer, 18 Jan. 2022
• Phoebe is dating Jack Varley, a midfielder who plays for The Swans.
  — Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 10 Oct. 2023
• The 25-year-old midfielder made their Tokyo debut in a match against the host country, which ended in a draw.
  — Elaina Patton, NBC News, 1 June 2022
• The Rising won a free kick on the right wing, which midfielder Arturo Rodriguez curled over the Roots’ back line.
  — Theo MacKie, The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2021
• Junior midfielder Graci Briseno, looks to lead the team again and help build the team atmosphere.
  — Madison Thacker, The Arizona Republic, 25 Nov. 2021
• His brother Nick was a midfielder who had eight goals and a team-high 14 assists for that team and plays at Calvin.
  — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022
• Lechner, a midfielder, has been a big spark off the bench with four goals and two assists.
  — Bob Narang, chicagotribune.com, 15 Oct. 2021
• Yunus Musah, an 18-year-old emerging as a key American midfielder, passed to the 21-year-old Weah on the right flank to set up the first goal.
  — Ronald Blum, chicagotribune.com, 13 Nov. 2021
• The midfielder scored five goals in Ballard's match against New Albany (Ind.).
  — Bryce Houston, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2023
• And midfielder Luan Oliveira is waiting for his ribcage to heal.
  — Dave Kallmann, Journal Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2023
• The Blaugrana added a second in first-half stoppage time, this time thanks to midfielder Pablo Torre.
  — Kyle Foley, Orlando Sentinel, 31 July 2024
• Corey, 21, is a soon-to-be senior midfielder for the Stevenson men’s lacrosse program.
  — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 1 Aug. 2022
• The midfielder has 12 goals and four assists this season.
  — Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
• The midfielder has made four starts since arriving from Barcelona last month and has had a goal or an assist in all four.
  — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022
• Stats aside, the midfielder and captain was even more valuable as a leader.
  — Craig J. Clary, Baltimore Sun, 31 July 2024
• And then Gundogan just has to play holding midfielder again and again and again.
  — Sam Lee, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
• The midfielder was third on the team in goals, behind Nani and Daryl Dike, showing his ability to get forward from the middle of the pitch.
  — Austin David, orlandosentinel.com, 26 Feb. 2022
• The 38-year-old midfielder from California captained the squad and was in the starting lineup in the last match of a two-game series.
  — Jacob Lev, CNN, 24 Sep. 2023
• Both players are expected to be a large part of the offense, linking up in the middle of the park as the attacking midfielder (Garcia) and striker (Joveljic).
  — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2025
• And through coach after coach after coach, the midfielder is still here, a fan and coach favorite who has become pretty synonymous with the city of Charlotte.
  — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2025

Last Updated: 9 Mar 2025