Meaning of the word "center forward" in English

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

center forward

US /ˈsen.tər ˌfɔːr.wərd/

UK /ˈsen.tər ˌfɔːr.wərd/

an attacking player in sports such as soccer or field hockey, whose main role is to score goals

Example:

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The center forward scored a hat-trick in yesterday's match.

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She plays as a center forward for her school team.

Synonym:

striker forward

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