defender

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The former defender was a hero of South Korea's 2002 World Cup success, having captained the team to a historic semi-final finish at the time.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Central defender Chancel Mbemba, 31, is the team's captain and most-capped player.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

The corner that broke the deadlock against Panama was won by Bellingham making this run before looking to trick the defender with stepovers.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

The former defender described the lack of a top-class striker as "a major issue" and said he was "uncertain about the logic of a few selections".

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

A Kinnow defender took Maya down in the penalty area, and he blew the whistle right away.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor