striker

Example Sentences

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Ousmane Dembele has moved from a striker position to the right wing before dropping deep to get the ball unmarked.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Tuchel would no doubt have smiled in satisfaction as this latest example of the elite striker he has at his disposal - and how life without him is impossible to contemplate.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

He experimented with Tim Weah at outside back, where he has played for his club teams, and tried unsuccessfully to shake Christian Pulisic out of a career-long scoreless streak by playing him as a striker.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

The Norway striker went on to complete a hat-trick in the second half with 57 minutes played, after Antoine Semenyo had added his side's third.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

She put Kanue at center midfielder, Natnael at left mid, and Mandela at striker.

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