center back
US /ˈsen.tər ˌbæk/
UK /ˈsen.tər ˌbæk/
1.
zagueiro central, defesa central
a defensive player in sports such as soccer or handball, positioned in the middle of the defense
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The center back made a crucial tackle to prevent a goal.
O zagueiro central fez um desarme crucial para evitar um gol.
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Our team needs a strong center back to improve its defense.
Nosso time precisa de um zagueiro central forte para melhorar sua defesa.