leftback
Left side defender
A leftback is a defensive player in soccer, field hockey, and similar sports who operates on the left side of the field.
The position combines defensive duties with supporting attacks down the flank: The leftback made an overlapping run and delivered a cross into the box.
Also spelled as two words: left back.
Blocking backfield position
- wingbackChair with projecting sides
- defenderOne who guards another
- backlineRearmost defensive players
- sweeperOne who cleans floors
stopper · rearguard · defensive · overlap · flank · wide · touchline · byline
Gear or takedown
- markingIndicating with symbols
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
- interceptionSeizing something in transit
- crossPass from side to side
assist · overlap · block · slide-tackle · challenge · throw-in · pass · dribble
Worthy of trust
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- resilientAble to recover quickly
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
solid · consistent · disciplined · composed · intelligent · versatile · tireless · gritty
fullback
Blocking backfield position
sweeper · stopper · rearguard · defensive · overlap · flank · wide · touchline · byline · formation
tackle
Gear or takedown
- markingIndicating with symbols
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
- interceptionSeizing something in transit
cross · assist · overlap · block · slide-tackle · challenge · throw-in · pass · dribble · pace
dependable
Worthy of trust
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- resilientAble to recover quickly
tenacious · solid · consistent · disciplined · composed · intelligent · versatile · tireless · gritty · steady
leftbackstriker
One who hits targets
center forward · left winger · centre forward · forward · attacker
left, back, lefts, backs, backed, backing, backer, backers, backmost