midfielder

noun

mid·​field·​er ˈmid-ˌfēl-dər How to pronounce midfielder (audio)
ˌmid-ˈfēl-
: a member of a midfield

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This contributed to the midfielder making more defensive interventions than any player on the pitch. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026 Canadian national team midfielder Stephen Eustáquio was acquired by Los Angeles FC on loan from Portugal's Porto on Friday through June 30. CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026 Other players expected to make the roster and play a role in defending their World Cup crown are forwards Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez, midfielder Rodrigo De Paul and goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026 One player who will look familiar to Inter Miami fans is midfielder Dixon Arroyo, who played for Miami in 2023. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midfielder

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First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of midfielder was in 1932

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“Midfielder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midfielder. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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