defender

Example Sentences

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In Saturday's game, Mejbri was on the receiving end of the foul that earned Wesley Fofana his first yellow card, before the Chelsea defender was later sent off for a second bookable offence.

From BBC

Speaking on Friday in his first news conference, Tudor, who was a defender with Juventus and a Croatia international during his playing career, said he was looking to make an immediate impact.

From BBC

The Lakers put two defenders on Kawhi Leonard, double teaming the Clippers’ best offensive weapon, keeping a crowd of defenders around him, especially when they employed their zone defense.

From Los Angeles Times

In January, his arraignment was postponed to Monday after his lawyer, famed defense attorney Alan Jackson, stepped down and was replaced by a public defender.

From Los Angeles Times

She was their best defender, their best scorer.

From Los Angeles Times