defender

Example Sentences

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Then, in the defending box, that leaves a lot more space for the defenders and the goalkeeper.

From BBC

From making threes to powering his way through defenders to converting layups to making a seemingly impossible off-balance shot Monday, he has been in a class by himself.

From Los Angeles Times

Elsewhere, Manchester City defender Codie Thomas, 19, has a loan deal in principle agreed with Glasgow City.

From BBC

They see Jacquet as a young defender with plenty of senior experience for his age and their data analysis has backed the decision to spend so much on a player they believe has immense potential.

From BBC

Chelsea defender Axel Disasi was due to have a medical at West Ham ahead of moving to the London Stadium on loan for the rest of the season.

From Barron's