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centre forward

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The most central of the strikers; traditionally the player who makes the kick-off.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: number nine, target man

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: forward, attacker, striker, front man, player, person

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Across languages

Translations

17 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: davanter centre — most central of the strikers
  • Danish: centerforward — most central of the strikers
  • Dutch: spits — most central of the strikers
  • French: avant-centre — most central of the strikers
  • French: attaquant de pointe — most central of the strikers
  • German: Mittelstürmer — most central of the strikers
  • German: Mittelstürmerin — most central of the strikers
  • Greek: σέντερ φορ (sénter for) — most central of the strikers
  • Greek: κεντρικός επιθετικός (kentrikós epithetikós) — most central of the strikers
  • Italian: centravanti — most central of the strikers
  • Italian: centrattacco — most central of the strikers
  • Macedonian: центарфор (centarfor) — most central of the strikers
  • Portuguese: centroavante — most central of the strikers
  • Portuguese: ponta de lança — most central of the strikers
  • Romanian: centru-atacant — most central of the strikers
  • Swedish: central anfallare — most central of the strikers
  • Swedish: centerforward — most central of the strikers