der Leistungsträger
Translation
top performer, key player, high achiever, mainstay
Examples
Er ist der Leistungsträger des Teams.
He is the team's key player.
Die Firma braucht mehr Leistungsträger.
The company needs more top performers.
Sie gilt als Leistungsträgerin in der Forschung.
She is considered a top performer in research.
Grammar Patterns
((as a noun)) top performer, key player He is the team's key player.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Spitzenkraft (top talent), der Schlüsselspieler (key player)
Etymology
A compound of 'Leistung' (performance, achievement) and 'Träger' (carrier, supporter). Literally a 'performance carrier'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone who 'carries' (Träger) the 'performance' (Leistung) of the entire team or company.