Midfielder (noun)

1. A soccer or football player who plays in the midfield.
2. A player on a soccer or football team who is positioned in the midfield and is responsible for both attacking and defending.

Origin:

Compound word made of "mid" meaning in the middle and "fielder" meaning a player on the field.

Examples:

1. He is a good midfielder, always in the right place at the right time.
2. The team's midfielders were key in their victory.
3. The midfielder scored the winning goal.
4. The midfielder is responsible for controlling the ball.
5. The midfielder is the link between the defense and the attack.