defender

But Russia’s offensive efforts continue to struggle under a sky filled with drones, a revolution in warfare that, for now, favors the defender.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026

The 36 goals he has scored for Liverpool is the most for a defender at the club.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026

Outstanding in the opening 45 minutes at Chelsea, they conceded at the start of the second half before defender Lisandro Martinez was sent off for two bookings in the space of five minutes.

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026

Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega was the first person to put his name forward in October.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026

Taking care of Alyah in the evenings fell mostly to Alex, the quiet defender for the Under Fifteen Fugees, who would hurry home after soccer practice in time for Generose to leave for work.

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

Farinas’ ability to do everything — run, catch passes, block and make defenders miss — puts him in an elite category.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2026

The question is whether defenders can apply AI fast enough.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026

In 40 minutes of rugby, Feyi-Waboso made 113m from eight carries, beating seven defenders.

From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026

When the hosts were struggling to break down the Japan defence, Rees-Zammit popped up with powerful bursts, producing five of Wales' 16 line-breaks, making 121 metres and beating 13 defenders.

From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026

Michael Brown did not die as so many of his defenders supposed.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates