Striker: meaning, definitions and examples
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striker
[ ˈstraɪkər ]
football player
A striker is a player on a football team whose main role is to score goals. Strikers are typically positioned near the opponent's goal and are known for their speed, agility, and goal-scoring abilities. They play a crucial role in the team's offense and are often the top goal scorers.
Synonyms
attacker, forward, goal scorer
Examples of usage
- The striker made a brilliant run and scored a fantastic goal.
- The team signed a new striker to improve their attacking options.
Translations
Translations of the word "striker" in other languages:
🇵🇹 atacante
- atacante central
- avançado
🇮🇳 स्ट्राइकर
🇩🇪 Stürmer
🇮🇩 penyerang
🇺🇦 нападник
🇵🇱 napastnik
🇯🇵 ストライカー
🇫🇷 attaquant
🇪🇸 delantero
🇹🇷 forvet
🇰🇷 스트라이커
🇸🇦 مهاجم
🇨🇿 útočník
🇸🇰 útočník
🇨🇳 前锋
🇸🇮 napadalec
🇮🇸 framherji
🇰🇿 шабуылшы
🇬🇪 თავდამსხმელი
🇦🇿 hücumçu
🇲🇽 delantero
Word origin
The term 'striker' originated in the sport of football and has been used since the late 19th century. It refers to a player whose primary objective is to strike the ball into the opponent's goal. Over the years, the role of a striker has evolved, with modern strikers being expected to possess a combination of speed, skill, and goal-scoring prowess.
See also: strike, strikes, striking, strikingly.