footballer
US /ˈfʊt.bɑː.lɚ/
UK /ˈfʊt.bɑː.lɚ/

1.
footballeur, joueur de football
a person who plays football, especially as a professional
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The young footballer scored a brilliant goal.
Le jeune footballeur a marqué un but magnifique.
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She dreams of becoming a professional footballer.
Elle rêve de devenir une footballeuse professionnelle.