defender
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Alonso deployed him in a deep role, dropping into the middle of the back three when Chelsea were in possession and allowing young defender Josh Acheampong to push forward.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
Some may not remember that Ditka was an All-American two-way player in college at Pitt; a dynamo tight end who was equally punishing as a defender.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
"I'm going to tell Messi, 'You are a god'," Benin defender Mohamed Tijani informed the Argentine press of the country's legendary No 10.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Ramon Vega says he intends to stand as a candidate in next year's Fifa presidential election.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
They were stacked with talent—big, tough players, like Jason Zundel and Dallas Miller, and they had in Reggie a tenacious defender and supporting player.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
Star defenders William Saliba and Wesley Fofana came off the production line, while 18-year-old attacking talent Djylian N'Guessan will join Liverpool in January.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
"But openness also benefits defenders: researchers can inspect the code, identify weaknesses and improve protection."
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
Guilfoyle began dating Trump Jr. halfway through his father’s first term and emerged as one of the president’s most outspoken defenders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Thiero’s towering one-handed dunk over two Golden State defenders provided a highlight in the Lakers’ otherwise forgettable 124-98 preseason loss to the Warriors at Chase Center on Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
This time he charged the box, and when the defenders marked their men on the wings, he followed his coach’s advice again and took the shot himself: goal.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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