attacker
Sign in to saveIn some team sports, an attacker is a specific type of player, usually involved in aggressive play. Heavy attackers are, usually, placed up front: their goal is to score the most possible points for the team. In association football, attackers are also referred to as forwards or strikers.
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- нападающая
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- Ugräifer
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In some team sports, an attacker is a specific type of player, usually involved in aggressive play. Heavy attackers are, usually, placed up front: their goal is to score the most possible points for the team. In association football, attackers are also referred to as forwards or strikers.
== See also == List of footballers with the most official appearances List of goalscoring goalkeepers List of hat-tricks List of men's footballers with 50 or more international goals List of top international men's association football goal scorers by country
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