defender

Example Sentences

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It has also had an impact on the adaptation of Newcastle's summer signings who, aside from defender Malick Thiaw, are still finding their feet at the club.

From BBC

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will ask the Football League for permission to play Marc Guehi in the League Cup final against Arsenal even though the England defender is ineligible for the Wembley showdown.

From Barron's

Out of contract at Crystal Palace at the end of this season, the England defender had suitors across Europe.

From BBC

Then, in the defending box, that leaves a lot more space for the defenders and the goalkeeper.

From BBC

From making threes to powering his way through defenders to converting layups to making a seemingly impossible off-balance shot Monday, he has been in a class by himself.

From Los Angeles Times