defender

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At one point, Wembanyama threw down a one-handed alley-oop while a defender was hanging on his other arm.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Dutch defender Nathan Ake, keeper James Trafford, Rico Lewis and midfielder Mateo Kovacic have had their first-team minutes limited this term, and Omar Marmoush and Nico Gonzalez could also be moved on.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Captain and Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva, as well as England defender John Stones, recently confirmed they will both leave when their contracts expire this summer.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Anfield will give a rapturous, emotional reception to Salah and defender Robertson when they play their final games, with the increasingly unpopular Slot on the margins.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

The repetitions of Vandara’s accusations were recited, and the defender again and again reiterated the amendment that said exceptions could be made.

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry