center back

noun

Meaning

A central defender, a player who plays in the centre of defence, just in front of the goalkeeper

Etymology / origin

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Related words

centre back(English)center-back(English)centre-half(English)left-back(English)right-back(English)backline(English)wing back(English)full back(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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