defender

Example Sentences

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It is understood the Women's Super League club also have a verbal agreement in place to sign Spain defender Mapi Leon, who left Barcelona last month after nine years there.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Which is precisely what happened in the 64th minute when winger Kvicha Kvaratskhelia danced past defender Cristhian Mosquera, who then bundled him over.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Gisele is a defender and Alyssa a forward, but Zoe plays in the midfield.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

He joined Manchester City as a defender for a £65m fee.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

The sea which was their doom had also been their last defender on every other tide.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White