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

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