striker

Example Sentences

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He recreated Rooney's boxing celebration, which the legendary striker did against Tottenham Hotspur in 2015.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Newcastle are still searching for a lasting solution after striker Alexander Isak pushed to join Liverpool last summer.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Her heroics, after striker Alessia Russo had scored what proved to be the winner in the first half, helped England maintain their 100% record in Women's World Cup qualifying.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

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

Minutes afterward, a Santos striker snuck behind Kanue, Alex, and Hamdu on defense and fired off a shot.

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