defender

Example Sentences

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It is understood the Women's Super League club also have a verbal agreement in place to sign Spain defender Mapi Leon, who left Barcelona last month after nine years there.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

After regulation and extra time ended with the score at 1-1, a miss by defender Gabriel Magalhaes was enough to hand the Parisians the trophy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

"We think this is very unfair, that the goal is given when the defender is prevented from being able to defend," Collina said.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Gisele is a defender and Alyssa a forward, but Zoe plays in the midfield.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

The defender took off after Maya, who looped the ball over him, right to me, in front of the goal.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor