striker

Example Sentences

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Arsenal, without a striker, however now had an extra man in midfield.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

When the new Rangers striker made it 2-1, then 3-1, a day of toil against the 10 men of Curacao - world ranking of 82 - turned into something altogether more palatable.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Payne now has more followers than New Zealand's All Whites, which are yet to reach 45,000, and his national team captain, Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood, who has 162 thousand followers.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Arteta has mostly opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation this season, with Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze and Leandro Trossard playing as a three behind a lone striker.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The point is I’m the quickest striker in the league and on earth.

From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander