defender

"I could only imagine the pressure on Martin O'Neill - I know what it's like in Glasgow if you are beaten by Rangers twice," former Scotland defender Willie Miller said.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 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

Lai, who was elected president in January 2024, has been an outspoken defender of Taiwan's sovereignty and is detested by Chinese leaders.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

Will was a post-grad senior and a strong defender, but he relied too much on his jump shot, which most of the time clanked off the rim.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

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

The Lakers have stocked their team with versatile perimeter defenders to help complement their offensive-minded backcourt of Doncic and Reaves.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

They were the family’s own gods, belonging only to it, really the most important part of it, the protectors and defenders of the entire household.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton