footballer
Translation
footballer
Examples
He is a famous professional footballer.
He is a famous professional footballer.
Grammar Patterns
a/an + footballer ((noun)) a person who plays football He is a professional footballer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: soccer player (US), athlete
Etymology
From 'foot' + 'ball' + '-er' (a suffix denoting a person). Someone who plays football.
Memory Tips
This is the standard term in British English. In American English, 'soccer player' is used, as 'football' refers to American football.