playmaker

Example Sentences

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Then it dominated Australia without the help of its star playmaker, Christian Pulisic, who was out with a calf injury.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

In a rousing 4-1 win over Paraguay in the first game of the tournament, the 27-year-old playmaker reminded everyone why.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

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

A gifted midfield playmaker who scored 15 goals this season for Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League, he has rediscovered the form that made him one of Europe's hottest properties a few years ago.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 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