defender

Example Sentences

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“But he was also not so clearheaded in his vision of the world as many of his modern defenders would like to make him out to be.”

From The Wall Street Journal

A player like Luke Shaw at left-back might keep his position as a third central defender in possession, for example, instead of playing high and wide, with another playing holding width.

From BBC

The England defender, 25, was close to joining Liverpool on transfer deadline day in September before the move collapsed.

From Barron's

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson would like to remain at Liverpool beyond this summer when his contract expires - but says he's "a player who wants to play".

From BBC

The former Arsenal manager says that if "any part of your body is on the same line as the defender, you're not offside".

From BBC