center forward
US /ˈsen.tər ˌfɔːr.wərd/
UK /ˈsen.tər ˌfɔːr.wərd/

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avant-centre
an attacking player in sports such as soccer or field hockey, whose main role is to score goals
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The center forward scored a hat-trick in yesterday's match.
L'avant-centre a marqué un triplé lors du match d'hier.
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She plays as a center forward for her school team.
Elle joue comme avant-centre pour l'équipe de son école.