Striker

usgb/ˈstraɪkər/
noun

In sports, especially football, a player whose main role is to score goals.

The striker scored three goals in last night's football match.
Visual representation of "striker" - In sports, especially football, a player whose main role is to score goals.

Often appears as...

  • lead striker
  • top striker
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Sports Position

Refers to a player's role, mainly in soccer, whose skill set focuses on scoring goals.

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The team needs a skilled striker to improve their offense.
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Attacking Focus

A striker is usually found close to the opponent's goal, ready to attempt scoring.

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The coach moved Jones up as striker to take the penalty kick.
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Critical Role

Strikers are crucial during the game; their performance often decides the match outcome.

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As the star striker, she felt the pressure to score the winning goal.
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