center forward
noun
: someone who plays in the middle of the front line of players in field hockey, soccer, and other sports
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The team is now considering options like Ricardo Pepi, Haji Wright, or shifting Christian Pulisic to center forward to compensate for his absence.
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Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
But other than Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale rocking up as the opposition center forward, this cinematic retelling lacks such unpredictability.
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Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
The center forward is one of the most prolific scorers in world football.
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Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
Barça star Raphinha contributes from the opposite side, though Brazil still has not found an undisputed center forward – though the call-up of young prodigy Endrick could be the answer.
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Esteban Campanela,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
Sanabria, 29, was Alfaro’s first-choice center forward during the Conmebol World Cup qualifiers.
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Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Up front, though center forward Marcus Ingvartsen has scored five MLS goals, showing he’s recovered from several injury setbacks, the cohesion and skill level isn’t up to last year’s standards.
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Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Madrid led in the 23rd minute when center forward Jacobo Ortega scored from a deft flick with his right heel in the goalmouth.
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ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
The 6-foot-6 center forward rounded out her 10-season WNBA career with the New York Liberty in 2014 after being traded there during the 2011 season.
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Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
But other than Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale rocking up as the opposition center forward, this cinematic retelling lacks such unpredictability.
—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
The center forward is one of the most prolific scorers in world football.
—
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
Barça star Raphinha contributes from the opposite side, though Brazil still has not found an undisputed center forward – though the call-up of young prodigy Endrick could be the answer.
—
Esteban Campanela,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
Sanabria, 29, was Alfaro’s first-choice center forward during the Conmebol World Cup qualifiers.
—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Up front, though center forward Marcus Ingvartsen has scored five MLS goals, showing he’s recovered from several injury setbacks, the cohesion and skill level isn’t up to last year’s standards.
—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Madrid led in the 23rd minute when center forward Jacobo Ortega scored from a deft flick with his right heel in the goalmouth.
—
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
The 6-foot-6 center forward rounded out her 10-season WNBA career with the New York Liberty in 2014 after being traded there during the 2011 season.
—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Center forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/center%20forward. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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