centre-forward

Central offensive player

A centre-forward is the main attacking player in football (soccer), positioned centrally near the opponent's goal.

The role focuses on scoring goals and holding up play for teammates.

Also called a striker.

The centre-forward headed in the winning goal.

The spelling center-forward is standard in American English.

role

striker

One who hits targets

attackerOne who strikes first
number nineNinth positive integer
target manForward receiving long balls

poacher · finisher · spearhead · focal point · pivot · marksman · sharpshooter · goal scorer · frontman

soccer

pitch

Frequency of sound

goalDesired end result
netFinal amount remaining
assistTo give support

offside · penalty · header · manager · substitute · league · cup · fixture · supporters · derby

skills

finishing

Bringing to completion

headingDirectional course traveled
positioningArranging in specific locations
movementChange in position

shooting · volleys · poaching · first touch · turning · shielding · pressing · anticipation · composure · predatory instinct

tactics

formation

Creation or arrangement

systemConnected parts forming whole
partnershipShared business arrangement
serviceAid or maintenance

crosses · target · supply · channels · space · runs · pressing · penalty box · six-yard box

Opposites

pitch position

centre-forwardcentre-back

Central defensive footballer

goalkeeper · sweeper · defender · fullback · stopper

positional specificity

centre-forwardcentre-half

Central defensive position

centre-back · last man

central vs wide positioning

centre-forwardwinger

Side-positioned team member

left winger · right winger

Family

centre, forward, center, centres, centers, central, centrally, centrality, centrist

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