centre forward
Main goal scorer
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 leading the offensive line: The centre forward headed in the winning goal.
Also called a striker.
The spelling center forward is standard in American English.
One who hits targets
- number nineNinth positive integer
- target manForward receiving long balls
- spearheadLead an effort
- focal pointCenter of interest
pivot · finisher · poacher · frontman · front runner · talisman · goalscorer · sharpshooter
Intended end results
- headerTop line of document
- volleySimultaneous firing burst
- tap-inNearly unmissable short putt
- finishBring to completion
hat-trick · brace · screamer · equalizer · winner · opener · conversion · golden boot
Directional course traveled
- movementChange in position
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- first touchOpening control of ball
- strengthPower to exert force
pace · finishing · shooting · dribbling · timing · runs · pressing
Creation or arrangement
- 4-4-2Football tactical shape
- high pressAggressive forward defending
- counter-attackOffensive response to assault
- through ballPass into space ahead
service · crosses · supply · channels · offside trap · defensive line
Legendary Brazilian footballer
- LewandowskiBayern's prolific scorer
- HenryGermanic masculine name
- KaneIrish-origin surname
- MüllerGerman grain-grinder surname
Ronaldo · Shevchenko · Haaland
striker
One who hits targets
- number nineNinth positive integer
- target manForward receiving long balls
- spearheadLead an effort
focal point · pivot · finisher · poacher · frontman · front runner · talisman · goalscorer · sharpshooter · marksman
goals
Intended end results
finish · hat-trick · brace · screamer · equalizer · winner · opener · conversion · golden boot · poaching
heading
Directional course traveled
- movementChange in position
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- first touchOpening control of ball
strength · pace · finishing · shooting · dribbling · timing · runs · pressing
formation
Creation or arrangement
- 4-4-2Football tactical shape
- high pressAggressive forward defending
- counter-attackOffensive response to assault
through ball · service · crosses · supply · channels · offside trap · defensive line
Pelé
Legendary Brazilian footballer
- LewandowskiBayern's prolific scorer
- HenryGermanic masculine name
- KaneIrish-origin surname
Ronaldo · Shevchenko · Haaland · Müller
centre forwardcentre back
Core defensive position
goalkeeper · sweeper · defender · fullback · stopper
centre forwardgoalkeeper
Net-defending player
goalie · keeper · netminder · centre back · last man
centre forwardwinger
Side-positioned team member
left winger · right winger · wing · flanker
centre, forward, center, centers, centres, central, centrally, centrality, centrist