center back
Central defensive position
Center back is a defensive position in soccer, located in the middle of the back line.
The center back's primary job is to stop opposing attackers and protect the goal.
Teams typically play with two center backs, though some formations use three.
Also called central defender.
She's played center back since youth league.
One who cleans floors
- stopperClosure for an opening
- fullbackBlocking backfield position
- backlineRearmost defensive players
- defensiveProtective or easily threatened
formation · rearguard · man-to-man · zonal · marking · positioning · partnership · covering
Permitted passage or approval
- interceptionSeizing something in transit
- tackleGear or takedown
- headerTop line of document
- blockSolid mass, or impede
slide-tackle · challenge · set-piece · distribution · goal-line · recovery · passing · organizing
Unwavering loyal supporter
- resoluteFixed in purpose
- dependableWorthy of trust
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- solidFirm matter state
tough · dominant · composed · disciplined · athletic · tall · physical · aggressive
sweeper
One who cleans floors
defensive · formation · rearguard · man-to-man · zonal · marking · positioning · partnership · covering · libero
clearance
Permitted passage or approval
- interceptionSeizing something in transit
- tackleGear or takedown
- headerTop line of document
block · slide-tackle · challenge · set-piece · distribution · goal-line · recovery · passing · organizing · commanding
stalwart
Unwavering loyal supporter
- resoluteFixed in purpose
- dependableWorthy of trust
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
solid · tough · dominant · composed · disciplined · athletic · tall · physical · aggressive · leadership
cleats
Spiked sports shoes
- Soccergoal, soccer, pass, football, goalkeeper
- defendersdefender, guard, protector, guardian, keeper
- soccer tacticsformation, pressing, passing, counter-attack, counterattack
- GAA Rolesgoalkeeper, goalie, midfielder, forward, defender
- team rolesteam lead, captain, healer, goalkeeper, vice captain
- football positionsquarterback, wide receiver, tight end, linebacker, cornerback
center backstriker
One who hits targets
center forward · forward · number nine · target man · attacking midfielder
center backwing back
Wide defensive football position
full back · left back · right back · winger · left winger
center, back, centers, centered, centering, central, centrally, centrality, centric