Meaning of the word "central midfielder" in English

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central midfielder

US /ˈsen.trəl ˈmɪd.fiːl.dər/
UK /ˈsen.trəl ˈmɪd.fiːl.dər/
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Noun

1.

a player in soccer (football) who plays in the middle of the field, responsible for both attacking and defending

Example:
The coach decided to play him as a central midfielder to control the game's tempo.
A good central midfielder needs excellent passing and vision.
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