How do you use "Midfielder" in a sentence?

He's a complete midfielder. Midfielder with great passing range. Need more from our midfielders.

Midfielder

Q: What does "Midfielder" mean?

Player operating in the centre of the pitch. Midfielders are the engine room—linking defence and attack, controlling possession, creating chances, and breaking up opposition play. Central midfielders, wingers, and attacking midfielders all fall under this category.

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Meaning: Player operating in the centre of the pitch.

在球场中间区域活动的球员。

Jugador que opera en el centro del campo.

ピッチの中盤でプレーする選手。

피치 중앙에서 뛰는 선수.

Midfielders are the engine room—linking defence and attack, controlling possession, creating chances, and breaking up opposition play. Central midfielders, wingers, and attacking midfielders all fall under this category.

中场球员是球队的发动机——连接防守和进攻，控制球权，创造机会，破坏对手进攻。中场、边锋和前腰都属于这个范畴。

Los centrocampistas son la sala de máquinas del equipo: enlazan defensa y ataque, controlan la posesión, crean ocasiones y cortan el juego rival. Centrocampistas centrales, extremos y mediapuntas entran en esta categoría.

ミッドフィルダーはチームのエンジンルーム——守備と攻撃をつなぎ、ボールポゼッションをコントロールし、チャンスを生み出し、相手の攻撃を止める。セントラルMF、ウィンガー、攻撃的MFのすべてがこのカテゴリーに含まれる。

미드필더는 팀의 엔진룸으로, 수비와 공격을 연결하고 점유율을 조절하며 기회를 만들고 상대의 플레이를 차단한다. 중앙 미드필더, 윙어, 공격형 미드필더 모두 이 범주에 포함된다.

Examples

He's a complete midfielder.
他是一个全面的中场球员
Es un centrocampista completo
「彼は完璧なミッドフィルダーだ」
그는 완벽한 미드필더다.
Midfielder with great passing range.
传球范围很广的中场球员
Centrocampista con gran alcance de pase
「パスの幅が広いミッドフィルダー」
패스 범위가 넓은 미드필더.
Need more from our midfielders.
我们的中场需要更多贡献
Necesitamos más de nuestros centrocampistas
「うちのMF陣にはもっと頑張ってほしい」
우리 미드필더들에게 더 많은 활약이 필요하다.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɪdˌfiːldə/

Usage Guide

Context: position, tactics, passing

Tone: factual, tactical

✓ Do Say

Midfielder
中场球员
centrocampista
ミッドフィルダー
미드필더
Central midfielder
中场中路球员
centrocampista central
セントラルMF
중앙 미드필더
Midfield
中场
centro del campo
中盤
미드필드

Common Mistakes

Many types: defensive, attacking, box-to-box, etc.

Origin & History

From the position on the pitch—the middle of the field. As tactics evolved, the midfield became increasingly complex with various specialist roles (defensive, box-to-box, attacking, etc.).

Etymology: Middle + field = position on pitch

First recorded: Football terminology, 20th century

Cultural Context

Era: 20th century

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Football tactics

Regional notes: Universal football term.

Variations

MidfielderMidfield playerCentral midfielder