How do you use "Striker" in a sentence?

The striker missed a sitter. Need to sign a proper striker. Striker instinct to be in the right place.

Striker

Q: What does "Striker" mean?

Attacking player whose main job is scoring goals. A striker is the team's main goal-scorer—positioned furthest forward, expected to convert chances. 'Number 9' traditionally. Strikers are judged by goals scored and can make or break a season.

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Meaning: Attacking player whose main job is scoring goals.

主要负责进球的攻击型球员。

Jugador ofensivo cuya función principal es marcar goles.

ゴールを決めることが主な仕事の攻撃的な選手。

골을 넣는 것이 주된 임무인 공격수.

A striker is the team's main goal-scorer—positioned furthest forward, expected to convert chances. 'Number 9' traditionally. Strikers are judged by goals scored and can make or break a season.

前锋是球队的主力射手——站在最前面，被期望把握住机会进球。传统上穿「9号球衣」。前锋以进球数论成败，可以决定一个赛季的成功与否。

El delantero centro es el principal goleador del equipo: se sitúa en la posición más adelantada y se espera que convierta las ocasiones. Tradicionalmente el «número 9». Los delanteros se juzgan por los goles que marcan y pueden determinar una temporada.

ストライカーはチームの主力ゴールスコアラー——最前線に位置し、チャンスを決めることが求められる。伝統的に「背番号9」。ストライカーはゴール数で評価され、シーズンの成否を左右する。

스트라이커는 팀의 주요 골잡이로, 가장 전방에 배치되어 기회를 골로 연결할 것이 기대된다. 전통적으로 '등번호 9번'이다. 스트라이커는 골 기록으로 평가받으며 시즌의 성패를 좌우할 수 있다.

Examples

The striker missed a sitter.
前锋错过了一个必进球
El delantero falló un gol cantado
「ストライカーが決定機を外した」
스트라이커가 결정적 기회를 날렸다.
Need to sign a proper striker.
需要签一个像样的前锋
Necesitamos fichar a un delantero de verdad
「ちゃんとしたストライカーを獲得しないと」
제대로 된 스트라이커를 영입해야 한다.
Striker instinct to be in the right place.
前锋的本能——总在对的位置
Instinto de delantero para estar en el sitio justo
「ストライカーの本能で正しい位置にいる」
올바른 위치에 있는 스트라이커의 본능.

Pronunciation

/ˈstraɪkə/

Usage Guide

Context: position, goals, attack

Tone: factual, tactical

✓ Do Say

Striker
前锋
delantero centro
ストライカー
스트라이커
The striker
那个前锋
el delantero
そのストライカー
그 스트라이커
Striker position
前锋位置
posición de delantero centro
ストライカーのポジション
스트라이커 포지션

Common Mistakes

Striker vs forward—striker is more specific to goal-scoring role

Origin & History

From 'striking' the ball—a striker's job is to strike (shoot) at goal. One of football's fundamental positions. Terminology standardised in the 20th century as tactics became more defined.

Etymology: From striking (shooting) the ball

First recorded: Football terminology, 20th century

Cultural Context

Era: 20th century

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Football basics

Regional notes: Universal football term.

Variations

StrikerCentre-forwardNumber 9