scorer
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈskɔɹɝ// UK //skˈɔːɹɐ// scor·er
n. a person who gets a point or a goal in a game. It can also mean someone whose job is to keep track of the points for both teams.
n. a player who earns a point, goal, or run during a sporting contest; alternatively, an official responsible for recording the points or runs made by each side.
He is the top scorer on our football team.
The official scorer noted the home run in the book as the crowd cheered for the winning team.
While the star striker is the primary scorer, the team's success relies heavily on the midfielders who provide the necessary assists throughout the match.