football player
Helmet and cleats
A football player is someone who plays football, either professionally or recreationally.
In American usage, this typically means American football—the helmeted, tackle-heavy sport.
In most of the world, it means association football (soccer).
Context usually clarifies which sport is meant: He was a football player in college, Professional football players face serious injury risks.
One who hits targets
- midfielderCentral pitch position
- goalkeeperNet-defending player
- defenderOne who guards another
- forwardOnward in direction
winger · fullback · quarterback · linebacker · receiver · kicker · dribbling · tackling
Gear or takedown
- blockSolid mass, or impede
- collisionForceful contact between objects
- sackRough fabric bag
- interceptionSeizing something in transit
header · slide tackle · shoulder charge · sprint · agility · strength · endurance · stamina
Award for winning
- MVPBest player award
- all-starExceptionally talented performer
- hall-of-famerHonored member of elite
- championTop competitor, or advocate
medal · cap · golden boot · record-holder · centurion · legend · icon · hat-trick
Creation or arrangement
- playbookDocumented set of tactics
- set piecePrearranged dramatic sequence
- cornerMeeting point of edges
- free kickUnobstructed restart after foul
penalty · offside trap · counterattack · pressing · zone defense · man-marking · blitz · audible
striker
One who hits targets
- midfielderCentral pitch position
- goalkeeperNet-defending player
- defenderOne who guards another
forward · winger · fullback · quarterback · linebacker · receiver · kicker · dribbling · tackling · passing
tackle
Gear or takedown
interception · header · slide tackle · shoulder charge · sprint · agility · strength · endurance · stamina · conditioning
trophy
Award for winning
- MVPBest player award
- all-starExceptionally talented performer
- hall-of-famerHonored member of elite
champion · medal · cap · golden boot · record-holder · centurion · legend · icon · hat-trick · clean sheet
formation
Creation or arrangement
free kick · penalty · offside trap · counterattack · pressing · zone defense · man-marking · blitz · audible · screen pass
tournament
Multi-round competitive event
- playoffsChampionship elimination series
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- leagueAssociation or distance unit
cup · derby · rivalry · match · fixture · season · division · standings · promotion · relegation
- athletesathlete, Olympian, champion, swimmers, runner
- playersathlete, competitor, gamer, participant, opponent
- school sportsbasketball, varsity, JV, soccer, junior varsity
- costumeswitch, costume, vampire, pirate, ghost costume
- machomachismo, macho man, alpha male, tough guy, bravado
football playerspectator
Observer at an event
couch potato · fan · armchair quarterback · benchwarmer · sports commentator
football playerweakling
Feeble person
desk jockey · couch potato · pencil-neck · pencil pusher · bookworm
football playergolfer
One who plays rounds
chess player · bowler · figure skater · gymnast · swimmer
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