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

In many ways, Bobby Moore would be the complete modern-day defender.

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026

They failed to press home their advantage after excelling in the first half against Chelsea and eventually lost 2-0 as experienced central defender Lisandro Martinez was sent off.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026

The Armstead player who was guarding me was a little shorter than I was, but a good defender.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

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

Waaka was again the beneficiary of a pinpoint McGregor kick as she crossed for her second try and Mele Hufanga held off the attentions of three Samoa defenders tfor her score.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

It might be that the game has evolved to become more grueling, that teams are averaging more possessions per game, that possessions are shorter and that defenders are picking up ball-handlers sooner.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026

The law seeks to prevent situations whereby defenders have carte blanche to foul attackers, just because the opponent is offside.

From BBC ● Nov. 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