No. 9,518 in German
mittelfeldstütze
A "mittelfeldstütze" is a key or supporting midfielder in soccer (football).
In a sentence
Unsere Mittelfeldstütze hat im letzten Spiel zwei Tore geschossen.
Our midfield linchpin scored two goals in the last match.
In this sentence, 'Mittelfeldstütze' is used in its literal sense, referring to a key player in the midfield of a soccer team.
Die Mittelfeldstütze der Mannschaft wurde wegen einer Verletzung ausgetauscht.
The team's midfield linchpin was substituted due to an injury.
Here, 'Mittelfeldstütze' emphasizes the role of the player as crucial and central to the team's midfield performance.
Als Mittelfeldstütze muss man sowohl in der Abwehr als auch im Angriff effektiv sein.
As a midfield linchpin, one must be effective both in defense and in offense.
This usage describes the responsibilities and expected versatility of the role labeled as 'Mittelfeldstütze' in a soccer team.
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