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[fool-bak] / ˈfʊlˌbæk /


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Lots of adventurous runs but did not lead to a goal for the fullback.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

Higbee is the sage veteran, Parkinson caught eight touchdown passes last season and Allen can also line up at fullback.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026

“You’ve got to beat everyone and be able to be everyone,” said fullback Sergiño Dest.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

Trent Alexander-Arnold, a Champions League winner at Liverpool and arguably the best attacking fullback in world soccer, was also deemed surplus to requirements.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026

On offense black athletes started at flanker, split end, and fullback.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

Francis' favourite players during his childhood were fullbacks Syd Lawrence, and Wilfred Milne - who still holds the record for the most Swans league appearances at 586 between 1920 and 1937.

From BBC ● May 11, 2025

Offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy talked in the spring about UCLA’s fullbacks playing “a huge role when needed.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2024

Sounders general manger Craig Waibel returned the entire defensive line — inking new deals for fullbacks Alex Roldan and Nouhou and re-signing keeper Stefan Frei.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 23, 2024

“Seeing my line dominate blocks, my tight ends, fullbacks dominate blocks - it’s just a great sight to see,” Gordon said.

From Washington Times ● Nov. 28, 2023

Our fullbacks, Dolly Elias and a big guy they call Mano, were able to clear out every ball that came close.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor


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