Meaning of the word "attacking midfielder" in English

What does "attacking midfielder" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

attacking midfielder

US /əˌtækɪŋ ˈmɪdfiːldər/

UK /əˈtæk.ɪŋ ˈmɪd.fiːl.dər/

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:

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