center forward

Main goal scorer

Center forward is the principal attacking position in soccer and some other team sports, stationed nearest the opponent's goal.

The center forward's primary role is scoring, receiving passes from midfielders and wingers to finish plays.

In hockey, the center forward takes faceoffs and coordinates offensive plays.

She played center forward for the national team.

role

striker

One who hits targets

poacher · attacker · frontman · spearhead · focal point · goalscorer · hitman · marksman · sharpshooter

tactics

formation

Creation or arrangement

one-two · layoff

scoring

goal

Desired end result

volley · tap-in · shot · brace · hat-trick · equalizer · opener · conversion · chip · lob

skills

finishing

Bringing to completion

runs · first touch · strength · pace · vision · creativity · dribbling · shooting · pressing

Categories
Opposites
field position/role

center forwardgoalkeeper

Net-defending player

goalie · center back · sweeper · goaltender · defender

positional width (central vs wide)

center forwardwinger

Side-positioned team member

wing · left winger · right winger

Family

center, forward, centers, centered, centering, central, centrally, centrality, centralize

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