center-backs

Langue: fr

📖 Définitions

noun
Défenseurs centraux

EN: Plural of center-back; defensive players in association football or field hockey who are positioned in the central part of the back line, primarily responsible for stopping opposing attackers, intercepting passes, marking strikers, and clearing the ball from the defensive zone.

💬 Exemples

The coach substituted both center-backs at halftime to strengthen the team's defensive line.

L'entraîneur a remplacé les deux défenseurs centraux à la mi-temps pour renforcer la défense.