striker
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈstɹaɪkɝ// UK //stɹˈaɪkɐ// strik·er
n. a player in a sport like soccer whose main job is to stay near the opponent's goal and score points.
n. an attacking player positioned nearest to the opposing team's goal, primarily responsible for scoring. Also used to describe a worker who participates in an industrial strike.
The team's star striker scored two goals in the final minutes.
The coach decided to substitute the tired striker for a faster player to increase their chances of scoring.
Despite intense defensive pressure throughout the match, the striker found a narrow opening and clinicaly finished the play with a powerful header.
From strike + -er.
Usage
In a sporting context, often used interchangeably with 'forward' or 'attacker'.