noun
- players in soccer, field hockey, or similar sports who play in the middle area of the field between the forwards and defenders
Usage: sports
Examples
- The team’s midfielders controlled the pace of the game.
- She plays as one of the central midfielders for her college team.
- The coach substituted two midfielders in the second half.
- Good midfielders need excellent passing skills and stamina.
- The midfielders dropped back to help defend the goal.
- Our midfielders created several scoring opportunities.