defender

Example Sentences

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Fernandes is the first United player to win the award since defender Nemanja Vidic in 2011.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

McKinney told The Times he envisions himself as “a protector, as the local prosecutor, and a defender, as the general counsel of the city.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Newcastle's 6ft 7in defender Dan Burn has since played as a left-back, tucking in to form a back three on the ball before defending as a left-back out of possession.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

After training with Lopez for a couple of months in 2022, England defender Lucy Bronze told Mundo Deportivo, external: "She will be one of the best in the world."

From BBC • May 22, 2026

He was led out of the room as the defender opened the file for the next prisoner.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers