midfielder

/ˈmɪdˌfiːldər/
noun
  1. A player in sports like soccer or field hockey whose position is in the middle of the field, responsible for both defense and offense.
    • She trained hard to become a versatile midfielder.
    • Our team's best midfielder controls the pace of the game.
    • The midfielder passed the ball to the striker for a goal.
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