striker

Example Sentences

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He experimented with Tim Weah at outside back, where he has played for his club teams, and tried unsuccessfully to shake Christian Pulisic out of a career-long scoreless streak by playing him as a striker.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

"I love you all," the Sweden striker said as he left Lisbon town hall after Sporting's back-to-back Portuguese league title celebrations last May.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Japan's Ao Tanaka gave them a first-half lead, with England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin doubling their advantage with a 75th-minute penalty that looked to have killed the game off.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The 26-year-old Sweden striker managed 16 appearances and scored three goals for the Reds before his injury against Tottenham.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

So, armed with tinder, flint, and a striker, I slip out of my room.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir