defender

Example Sentences

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He’s a defender from New Zealand that an influencer in Argentina dubbed “the least known player” at the World Cup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

If he is fully fit, as seems to be the case, then the temptation will be huge for Tuchel to start his most accomplished and experienced defender against Croatia.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Rangnick, meanwhile, quickly earmarked the young defender as a possible future coaching talent.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

As a big, mobile and physical central defender who had played at the top levels of European club soccer, he was just what the U.S. needed on its back line.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Taking care of Alyah in the evenings fell mostly to Alex, the quiet defender for the Under Fifteen Fugees, who would hurry home after soccer practice in time for Generose to leave for work.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John