playmaker

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Pochettino’s preferred formation uses a three-man back line but he has no one on the roster who can match Richards as the anchor, defensive organizer and playmaker during buildups.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

They broke the British transfer record to sign striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle for £125m and also bought Bayer Leverkusen and Germany playmaker Florian Wirtz for £116m.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

This will also be a first home match in charge for the great Gheorghe Hagi, the former Barcelona and Real Madrid playmaker who scored in Cardiff 33 years ago.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Under former manager Emma Hayes, she was the star player in the team, and built a formidable partnership with playmaker Kirby during Chelsea's six-year stranglehold of the WSL.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

When she had gone, the playmaker sat for a long while in meditation; and then smilingly he took up his pen.

From The Certain Hour by Cabell, James Branch