defender

Example Sentences

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It was during that campaign that Guardiola rebranded England defender John Stones as a central midfielder, with him playing a starring role in the Treble-clinching Champions League final win against Inter Milan.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

He was a tough, burly defender, the sort of competitor they would need if they were going to go toe-to-toe with soccer’s mightiest superpowers in the World Cup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

Belgium midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, left, kicks the ball against Iran defender Hossein Kanaanizadegan.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026

The left-footed central defender has benefited hugely from a change of manager at Norwich City to become an important player for club and country.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

She sat across the table from her public defender, a massive man in a rumpled suit named Randall Stubbs.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti