Playmaker: meaning, definitions and examples

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playmaker

 

[ ˈpleɪˌmeɪ.kər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sports role

A playmaker is a player in a team sport who is responsible for creating scoring opportunities for teammates. They often possess excellent vision, creativity, and passing skills, allowing them to dictate the flow of the game. In soccer, for example, a playmaker is crucial in linking defense to offense and orchestrating plays.

Synonyms

creator, facilitator, organizer

Examples of usage

  • The playmaker delivered a perfect assist to score the winning goal.
  • Every successful team needs a talented playmaker to control the midfield.
  • As a playmaker, his ability to read the game sets him apart from other players.

Translations

Translations of the word "playmaker" in other languages:

🇵🇹 armador de jogo

🇮🇳 खेल निर्माता

🇩🇪 Spielmacher

🇮🇩 pembuat permainan

🇺🇦 плеймейкер

🇵🇱 playmaker

🇯🇵 プレイメーカー

🇫🇷 playmaker

🇪🇸 jugador organizador

🇹🇷 oyun kurucu

🇰🇷 플레이메이커

🇸🇦 مُصنّع اللعب

🇨🇿 tvůrce hry

🇸🇰 playmaker

🇨🇳 组织者

🇸🇮 organizator igre

🇮🇸 leikjaskapari

🇰🇿 ойын жасаушы

🇬🇪 თამაშის შემქმნელი

🇦🇿 oyun yaradıcısı

🇲🇽 creador de juego

Word origin

The term 'playmaker' emerged from the world of sports, particularly in relation to soccer (football). It combines the verb 'play' meaning to engage in a game or sport, and 'maker,' referring to someone who produces or creates something. The concept of a playmaker has evolved over the decades with various players historically recognized for their ability to change the dynamics of a game. This role has roots in earlier styles of play where tactical awareness and decision-making were vital on the field. Over time, playmakers have become essential figures in team sports, celebrated for their skills in orchestrating the actions of their teammates.