This is the 8059th most frequent Japanese word.
守護神
Guardian deity or protector god.
Here, 守護神 is used to describe a person who acts as a protector or the most reliable member of the team.
彼は私たちのチームの守護神です。
He is our team's guardian deity.
In this sentence, 守護神 refers to a divine entity worshipped for protection and blessings.
地元の寺には守護神が祀られています。
The local temple enshrines a guardian deity.
This usage demonstrates 守護神 as a physical representation, a statue, embodying the concept of protection.