striker

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The 5-foot-5 striker led Argentina to win the 1986 World Cup, scoring two of the most memorable goals in the tournament’s history against England.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Key to their form in Europe has been striker Ismaila Starr, who scored his seventh goal in the competition in Thursday's 2-1 loss.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

It was Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, who swapped shirts with his former Chateauroux team-mate after scoring a dramatic late double in a 2-1 win.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

What Atletico manager Simeone sold him was a football project that had the striker at the centre of it.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

He’d rather be a striker, moving fast up and down the field, heart pounding.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina