Striker: meaning, definitions and examples

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striker

 

[ ˈstraɪkər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

🇮🇳 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,900, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.