defender

Example Sentences

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"We realised Zidane was the player who was going to make the difference," France defender Lilian Thuram told me.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

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

It appears another Canada defender, Nice centre-back Moise Bombito, was not so lucky, however.

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

A defender appeared on the wall above them.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan