Defender and Goalkeeper

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Defender noun - Someone that protects.

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Goalkeeper and defender are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Goalkeeper" instead a noun "Defender".

Nearby Words: defend, defence, defended, defensive, defending

Goalkeeper noun - The soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal.

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Defender and goalkeeper are semantically related. You can use "Defender" instead a noun "Goalkeeper".

Nearby Word: goalie

You can't score if you're behind all the defenders but one, with the goalkeeper counting as a defender.

Source: That One Rule
The player blocks the view or movement of the goalkeeper or other defender when a shot or forward pass is made.

Source: Useful Notes / Footy Rules
Defender: Units with high HP, defense and technique that serve to mitigate damage to the goalkeeper and to steal the ball from attackers with their active skill.

Source: Video Game / Soccer Spirits

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