attacker

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De Zerbi also gave left-back Destiny Udogie licence to push up the pitch - and he was often allowed to do so by Villa's right-sided attacker Jadon Sancho.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

From this central position, he is able to pick up the ball in midfield or push further up as an extra attacker.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

The suspected attacker in a shooting that plunged a press gala attended by US President Donald Trump into chaos has been identified by news media as a 31-year-old mechanical engineer from California.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

At 6 feet 1 and 200 pounds with the thick calves of a football player, he’s an attacker that every opponent must track.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

Roy Lee leapt to his feet and flailed ineffectually at his attacker.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam