midfielder

[mid-feel-der, -feel-]

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noun

a player active in the midfield, as in soccer, often playing both offensively and defensively.

midfielder

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noun

soccer a player who plays in the midfield

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Word History and Origins

Origin of midfielder¹

midfield + -er ¹

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And in an exclusive interview with BBC Sport the midfielder discusses his United upbringing, why he and others have shone away from Old Trafford, why size does not matter and his irritation at suggestions his four England caps are rooted in nepotism.

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His decision to leave United for Lille, via a loan move to Boavista, in 2020 has proved the making of the midfielder.

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The midfielder's control when playing for England drew attention.

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"These games are so special for Auckland City," said former England midfielder Anita Asante, who was co-commentating on the game for Channel 5.

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The 22-year-old German attacking midfielder has agreed a deal to sign for the Premier League champions in a package that could eventually be worth a British record £116m.

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midfield mid-flight

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