Meaning of the word midfielder in English

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

midfielder

US /ˌmɪdˈfiːl.dɚ/
UK /ˌmɪdˈfiːl.dɚ/
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Noun

1.

a player in the central part of the field in sports such as soccer or hockey, whose role is to link the defense and attack

Example:
The talented midfielder controlled the pace of the game.
She plays as a defensive midfielder for her team.
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