der Innenverteidiger
Translation
centre-back, central defender
Examples
Der Innenverteidiger klärte den Ball.
The centre-back cleared the ball.
Er spielt als Innenverteidiger in der Nationalmannschaft.
He plays as a centre-back on the national team.
Grammar Patterns
to play as a centre-back He plays as a centre-back for the team.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Abwehrspieler (defender)
Etymology
From 'innen' (inside) + 'Verteidiger' (defender). Literally an 'inside defender'.
Memory Tips
Picture the player who is on the 'inside' of the defence line in football (soccer).