full back in English

noun
1
an offensive player in the backfield.
Though he could be an imposing force on the defensive line, he was downright scary rumbling out of the backfield as a fullback , plowing a path for teammate Walter Payton.
2
(in a game such as soccer or field hockey) a player in a defensive position at the side of the field.
One of the league's best blocking fullbacks and an improving runner, Christian missed the final two games in 1998 and all of the playoffs after tearing the ACL and MCL in the same knee.

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1. Jones handed off the full-back and caught the ball.

2. His last couple of seasons were spent at full back.

3. 13 Jones handed off the full-back and caught the ball.

4. We are delighted to announce the signing of Wales international full - back Gareth Bale from Southampton.

5. Full-back Simon Burns managed a consolation try for the Saltires just before the finish, Stephens converting.

6. Middlesbrough will offer new contracts in the summer to full back Jimmy Phillips and midfield player Mark Proctor.

7. Ted was a sturdy and dependable full-back who could be relied upon to play on either flank.

8. Full-back Irwin left on a free transfer to Oldham - who sold him on to Manchester United for £7000.

9. Founded on a solid and manufactured wood frame, this Armchair features a full back, track arms, and round tapered legs

10. Skipper Shane Cooper and full-back Lyon combined down the left flank to put Ropati over for a second-minute try.

11. Essentially BFD provides the full back-end feature set of Boomr's robust time and attendance platform without the front-end user interface.

12. Captaining Liverpool is something full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has "always dreamed of" and "would love to do one day"

13. He did not make his League debut until 1981 as Palace had a number of other options at full back including Kenny Sansom, Terry Fenwick and Paul Hinshelwood.

14. This Bolster easily slides under your neck, knees, or bottom to relax your muscles and your mind, making it ideal for full back support and folding further into your stretches

15. A full back, Finnigan began his career as an apprentice with Newcastle United, but never played for them in the league, and went on to play non-league football for Gateshead.

16. While Liverpool's prolificacy in front of goal has naturally delighted Aurelio, the full-back is adamant the defensive mistakes that have proven costly must be eradicated, starting at Hull City today.

17. Gianluca Zambrotta (right), a promising right-winger in his early days at Bari and Juventus, was switched to left-back by Marcello Lippi, and became the best full-back in the world.

18. " Browny wants to play full-back for England, and I always tell him my selection would be different, but as long as he is playing for England he doesn't give a damn

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