defender

The 36 goals he has scored for Liverpool is the most for a defender at the club.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026

But Russia’s offensive efforts continue to struggle under a sky filled with drones, a revolution in warfare that, for now, favors the defender.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026

In many ways, Bobby Moore would be the complete modern-day defender.

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026

Verdict: While the interpretation on hair pulling was relaxed for this season, meaning this would not be a red card, there appeared to be a yank of the hair by the Everton defender.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

The queen had to find another defender or today’s ordeal would be the least of her travails.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

Farinas’ ability to do everything — run, catch passes, block and make defenders miss — puts him in an elite category.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2026

This style of play suited their direct attackers and protected their defenders.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026

When the hosts were struggling to break down the Japan defence, Rees-Zammit popped up with powerful bursts, producing five of Wales' 16 line-breaks, making 121 metres and beating 13 defenders.

From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026

It might be that the game has evolved to become more grueling, that teams are averaging more possessions per game, that possessions are shorter and that defenders are picking up ball-handlers sooner.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026

I love anticipating a teammate’s cut and then throwing a bounce pass between two defenders.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben