playmaker
n. B2 Upper Intermediate play·mak·er
n. a player who is very good at creating chances for their team to score. In the past, this word was used for someone who organized a play or a game.
n. a player who is responsible for initiating and orchestrating offensive plays. Historically, it referred to a person who directed or managed a theatrical performance.
The team's success depends on its star playmaker.
The coach signed a new playmaker to improve the team's ability to break through the opponent's defense.
While the modern playmaker is often a technical specialist, the historical role required a broader understanding of stagecraft and the ability to manage a large cast of actors.
From play + maker.