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Meanings of playmaker in English

Russian
плеймейкер
Portuguese
playmaker
Spanish
volante de creación
Catalan
creador

Association football position.

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плеймейкер
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Examples for "attacking midfielder"
Examples for "attacking midfielder"
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The Congolese attacking midfielder was a shrewd acquisition from Free State Stars.
The South African
2
City also this morning confirmed the re-signing of attacking midfielder Anthony Caceres.
News.com.au
3
The Brazilian attacking midfielder said: I rejoice in the signing of Cristiano.
The Guardian
4
As an attacking midfielder he would be facing goal and frightening defenders.
The Guardian
5
Another potential new Buccaneer is Black Leopards' in-form attacking midfielder Lesedi Kapinga.
The South African
Usage of playmaker in English
1
Wenger hopes opposition sides are not trying to hurt the playmaker again.
Reuters
2
The Spain Under-21 playmaker has joined from Málaga on a five-year deal.
The Guardian
3
The 20-year-old playmaker picked up an ankle injury during training this week.
The Irish Times
4
Soccer: Chelsea have completed the signing of Brazil playmaker Oscar from Internacional.
The Irish Times
5
Despite the size of his squad Ferguson lacks a genuine midfield playmaker.
The Guardian
6
AC Milan have warned Chelsea that playmaker Kaka is not for sale.
The Irish Times
7
He is not a typical playmaker, nor a holding midfielder or box-to-box-player.
The Guardian
8
Star playmaker Kyle Flanagan has reportedly completed his walkout from the Roosters.
News.com.au
9
Meyer talked in the preseason about Samuel being the team's biggest playmaker.
Reuters
10
The Real Madrid playmaker grew irritable when asked about the case on Friday.
The Guardian
11
The 37-year-old playmaker was the key figure in competition newcomers United's impressive season.
News.com.au
12
True, goals and assists are not the only measures to judge a playmaker-striker.
The Guardian
13
Caldwell said Roberts was an electric playmaker in the open field.
Reuters
14
Linebacker James Harrison is still expected to be a playmaker at age 37.
The Guardian
15
He's a playmaker, a good defender and he can score goals.
The Irish Times
16
Young playmaker Oscar introduces himself to the Stamford Bridge fans with a flourish.
The Irish Times
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Translations for playmaker
Portuguese
playmaker
Catalan
creador
Playmaker through the time
Playmaker across language varieties
Australia
Common
New Zealand
Common
Ireland
Common
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