DF

でぃーえふ
noun
defender (sports position)
person
1. defender (sports position)
A player positioned in the back line, primarily responsible for preventing the opposing team from scoring in soccer and other sports.
The defender blocked the shot.
The defense line collapsed and we conceded a goal.

DF stands for Defender. It is the standard abbreviation for the defensive position in soccer.

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Alternative terms

Soccer positions

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