Noun
centre forward (plural centre forwards)
(British spelling, soccer) The most central of the strikers; traditionally the player who makes the kick-off.
centre-forward (plural centre-forwards)
(soccer) Alternative form of centre forward
centre-forward
Totti is a patron of football, an absolute champion on and off the field. Francesco has only played as a centre forward for four or five years. He was a great Number 10 and playmaker, but now is a pure striker. Francesco Totti
Across the border in Saudi Arabia, 2018’s support from the General Sports Authority gained tangible effect in November when ex-France centre forward Bafetimbi Gomis helped terminate Al Hilal’s 19-year wait to be crowned Asian kings once again. Source: Internet
For a while during his Barcelona days there was talk that Guardiola’s rise might signal the end for the old-style centre-forward. Source: Internet
But his role for Labour is more akin to a big centre forward, who holds the ball up and brings other attacking players into the mix. Source: Internet
Right midfielder Marcos Llorente played a one-two on the right, carried the ball to the byline and picked out centre forward Joao Felix to net from six yards. Source: Internet
A long ball from Jamie Morgan towards Griffin, saw the centre forward taken out as he ran clear. Source: Internet