Meaning of the word "attacking midfielder" in English

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attacking midfielder

US /əˌtækɪŋ ˈmɪdfiːldər/

UK /əˌtækɪŋ ˈmɪdfiːldər/

a midfield player in soccer whose main role is to create and score goals

Example:

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The team's new attacking midfielder scored a hat-trick in his debut.

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A good attacking midfielder needs excellent vision and passing skills.

Synonym:

playmaker number 10

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