footballer

Noun

Meaning

an athlete who plays American football

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

football player soccer player center jock back player actor athlete ball football battery batter kicker bowler racer
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Antonyms

spectator pal

Hypernyms

jock player athlete participant

Hyponyms

back receiver runner kicker lineman blocker

Phrases with the word

rugby footballer

Examples

Well what a turn-up. From professional footballer to television presenter to green politician. Whatever next? David Icke

Money is not a motivating factor. Money doesn't thrill me or make me play better because there are benefits to being wealthy. I'm just happy with a ball at my feet. My motivation comes from playing the game I love. If I wasn't paid to be a professional footballer I would willingly play for nothing. Lionel Messi

I feel very strong as an individual, but as a famous footballer I know I am prone to certain things. All the media have a continuous interest for me. It varies from once a year to every day interest. Ruud van Nistelrooy

As a private person I think I am now totally different from Ruud van Nistelrooy the footballer. Ruud van Nistelrooy

There would be no debate about who was the best footballer the world had ever seen - me or Pele. Everyone would say me. Diego Maradona

I'm actually about as famous as a fourth division footballer from the 70s. Dylan Moran

Close letter words and terms

football-jersey football-shaped footballene footballese footballfish footballing