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winger

[ wing-er ]

noun

  1. (in Rugby, soccer, etc.) a person who plays a wing position.
  2. a right-winger.


winger

/ ˈɪŋə /

noun

  1. sport a player stationed on the wing
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of winger1

First recorded in 1785–95; wing + -er 1
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The Sweden winger still had the composure to find the bottom corner from 18 yards.

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He has played more as a winger on the left side but he's played in some moments as a striker.

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Oxford United are another club touched by tragedy, when former winger Joey Beauchamp, regarded by many as their greatest player, took his own life aged 50 in February 2022.

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Herein lies Tuchels' first great conundrum: sacrifice full-backs to secure midfield and England will be stronger defending counters, but at the cost of leaving the wingers with too much to do.

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Tuchel likes proper wingers who can get down the line and get crosses in.

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