FW

えふだぶりゅー
noun
forward (sports position)
person
1. forward (sports position)
An attacking player positioned near the opponent's goal, primarily responsible for scoring in soccer, hockey, and other sports.
The forward scored a goal.
He plays as a forward.
チーム得点力(とくてんりょく)あるFW必要(ひつよう)だ。
The team needs a forward with scoring ability.

FW stands for Forward. It is the standard abbreviation for the attacking position in soccer.

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Alternative terms

Soccer positions

  • GK: goalkeeper
  • DF: defender
  • MF: midfielder
  • FW: forward

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