striker

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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

His previous eight-year contract was signed after his move from Brighton in 2023 in a then British-record £100m deal, rising to £115m, which has since been surpassed by Liverpool's £125m signing of striker Alexander Isak.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Erling Haaland remains the division's top scorer with 22 goals, but it has been a lop-sided campaign for the striker.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Arsenal also might be without a number of key players through injury, but it does look like striker Viktor Gyokeres is finding form at the right time.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

In that first game as striker, Kanue managed to score his first goal.

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