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

1.
футболист
a person who plays football, especially as a professional
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The young footballer scored a brilliant goal.
Молодой футболист забил великолепный гол.
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She dreams of becoming a professional footballer.
Она мечтает стать профессиональной футболисткой.