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noun
An unconventional lone striker or centre-forward who drops deep into midfield.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports
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Synonyms: false 9
Antonyms: none provided
History
From the traditional use of the number 9 for centre-forwards, and the difference from a traditional centre-forward, who would stay near the line of defenders until an opportunity arose to move past them toward goal.
Across languages
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