midfield
noun/ˈmɪd.fiːld/
Etymology From mid- + field.
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Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports Usually The portion of a team which typically plays centrally, between the attack (or forwards) and the defence (or backs).
- Ferguson, perhaps recalling how United had been comprehensively outfought in the 3-1 defeat at Liverpool last season, opted for a side with a more pragmatic look with Phil Jones moved into a midfield role.2011 October 15, Phil McNulty, “Liverpool 1 - 1 Man Utd”, in BBC Sport, archived from the original on 21 Oct 2022:
- England's win was built on industry and discipline, epitomised by the performances of Manchester City's Joleon Lescott in defence and Scott Parker in midfield.2011 November 12, “International friendly: England 1-0 Spain”, in BBC Sport, archived from the original on 23 Aug 2022:
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Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports Usually The middle of the field of play.
- Derived terms
- midfield anchor
- Related terms
- midfielder