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Abwehrspieler

defender; defensive player

noun AHP-vair-shpee-ler Rare
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Usage Note

Abwehrspieler is any outfield player whose primary role is defensive. In football, Innenverteidiger, Außenverteidiger and Libero are all types of Abwehrspieler. The word applies across team sports including basketball and handball.

Examples

"Beide Abwehrspieler wurden nach der Roten Karte ausgetauscht."

Natural Translation

Both defenders were substituted after the red card.

Literal Translation

Both defensive-players were exchanged after the red card.

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