Synonyms for

Footballer

Verb / ˈfʊˈtbɔ:lɜ: / Another word for footballer — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who plays football professionally or as a hobby

Synonyms & similar words

footballplayer striker forward midfielder defender goalkeeper winger fullback centerback attacker playmaker sweeper stopper wingback right-back left-back

Synonyms by register

Formal

athlete player competitor sportsman

Informal

baller pro ace star

Literary

gladiator champion

Antonyms

non-athlete spectator coach manager referee fan

Common collocations

  • professional footballer
  • former footballer
  • footballer plays
  • footballer scores
  • footballer transfers
  • footballer retires
  • footballer signs
  • footballer captain

Word family

noun football
verb play football
adjective football

Usage note

Primarily used in British English to refer to a player of association football (soccer). In American English, 'football player' typically refers to American football.

Example sentences

  1. The footballer kicked the ball into the goal.
  2. My favorite footballer is Lionel Messi.
  3. The footballer ran down the field with the ball.
  4. She wants to be a professional footballer when she grows up.
  5. The footballer passed the ball to his teammate.

Quotes

  • I am not a perfectionist, but I like to feel that things are done well. More important than that, I feel an endless need to learn, to improve, to evolve, not only to please the coach and the fans but also to feel satisfied with myself. - Cristiano Ronaldo
  • “I am the happiest man in the world when I am playing football” - Ronaldinho
  • “The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning.” - Pele

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