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Second striker

Meaning in football (soccer), with examples

nounCommon term

In football (soccer), second striker means: An attacker who supports a main striker, often operating slightly behind them.

In Turkish: ikinci forvet

How it is used

Use for a playing role, not simply the second striker listed in a squad.

Example sentences

  1. The second striker collected the knockdown and shot from the edge of the box.

    The supporting attacker benefits from the main striker's first contact.

  2. Moving her to second striker gave her more freedom to find space.

    A change of role places the player between midfield and the lead forward.

Common collocations

  • play as a second striker
  • second-striker role
  • use a second striker
  • strikerAn attacking player who plays closest to the opponents' goal and whose main job is to score goals.
  • playmakerA creative player, often a midfielder, who directs the team's attacking play and creates chances with clever passes and vision.

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