German Conversation · Level 179
28 words
German word
Mittelfeldspieler
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmɪtl̩fɛltˌʃpiːlɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounmidfielder
Example
Der Mittelfeldspieler gab den Ball schnell weiter.
The midfielder passed the ball on quickly.
More examples
Ein aufbauender Mittelfeldspieler initiiert oft Angriffe aus der eigenen Hälfte.
A build-up midfielder often initiates attacks from their own half.
Core concept
A player in the middle of the field acts as a passing hub, connecting the defensive and attacking parts of the team.
Common phrases
aufbauender Mittelfeldspieler
build-up midfielder
spielmacherischer Mittelfeldspieler
playmaking midfielder
defensiv orientierter Mittelfeldspieler
defensive-minded midfielder
Similar words
Sechser: A holding midfielder who stops attacks with tackles and interceptions from a deep position.
Achter: A two-way midfielder who moves up and down the field to support both phases of play.
Spielmacher: An attacking midfielder who creates chances through vision and inventive passing.
Definition in German
Ein Spieler, der im Mittelfeld zwischen Abwehr und Angriff Räume schafft, Pässe verteilt und das Spiel lenkt.
Word origin
The noun combines the established football term Mittelfeld with Spieler, so its formation directly describes a player in that area.
Usage tips
- Defensive midfielder translates as defensiver Mittelfeldspieler, while Mittelfeldspieler alone covers the broader midfield role.
Other meanings
- midfield playernoun
Related words
- Mittelfeldmidfieldnoun
- Mittelfeldpositionmidfield positionnoun
- mittelfeldorientiertmidfield-orientedadjective