striker
Example Sentences
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"What is this player who can afford to stop when he loses the ball?" said, external the former Birmingham City striker.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
He is the star striker for the six-a-side team and said the group have made him feel welcome.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Foden was deployed as a false nine against Japan but made little impression before Tuchel brought on striker Dominic Solanke in the 59th minute.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
The White Wolves boast players such as Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov and former Roma striker Eldor Shomurodov and will hope to make an impact in a group featuring Portugal, Colombia and DR Congo.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
There was a violent thud, and the ball shot back toward the lanky striker who had kicked it, sailing over his head and bouncing into the empty space at midfield.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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