wingback

Example Sentences

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“For years we are talking about new goalkeepers and wingbacks, but Germany was always able to defend well. We need the basics,” Flick said in Qatar.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 21, 2023

“Though it looks like a back five for Everton, I expect to see Coleman and Digne operate more like wingbacks, if not out and out wingbacks,” emails Matt Burtz.

From The Guardian • Sep. 13, 2021

It’s all about angles and using double teams to create openings for the two wingbacks and fullback.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2021

Gosens and Maehle both play there currently, often as wingbacks on opposite sides.

From Slate • Jul. 2, 2021

The two of them have been sitting for hours in the wingbacks in the living room.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline