(in sports) the players who try to not allow the opposing team to score; the position or role of these players on the field

obrana, defenziva
a defensive soccer player positioned behind the main defenders to provide additional cover and clearances

čistič, sweeper
the four defensive players, in a soccer match, whose main objective is to stop the opposing team from scoring goals

zadní čtyřka, čtyřčlenná obranná linie
(American football) a defensive lineman who lines up in the center of the defensive line to stop the run and disrupt the offense

nose tackle (americký fotbal), střední obránce (americký fotbal)
a football player who defends against the run and rushes the quarterback

defenzivní konec, defenzivní hráč na konci
(American football) a defensive player who stops the run, covers pass receivers, and strike the quarterback when needed

linebacker, základní obránce
(American football) a defensive player positioned in the center of the field, responsible for coordinating and leading the defense

střední linebacker, střední obránce
a defensive player in American football who primarily defends against the run and pass from the outer edges of the defensive formation

vnější linebacker, linebacker na vnějším okraji
a defensive player in American football who covers wide receivers to prevent them from catching passes and defends against deep throws

rohový bek, defenzivní zadák
a defensive back in American football who is the fifth defensive back, often used in passing situations

nickelback, nickelový hrač
a defensive player in American football used primarily in situations requiring extra pass coverage

dimeback, defenzivní hráč pro extra krytí při přihrávkách
a player in football responsible for preventing the opposing team from completing forward passes and making significant gains

defensivní hráč, defenzivní hráč
a player who is primarily responsible for defending their team's goal or territory, and preventing the opposing team from scoring

obránce, ‚ochránce‘
a player that guards the goal in soccer or other sports

brankář, gólman
the player who throws the ball toward home plate, aiming to get batters out and prevent runs

nadhazovač, pitcher
a defensive player in baseball who fields positions within the diamond, including first base, second base, shortstop, and third base

hráč vnitřního pole, intrniler
a defensive player in baseball who fields positions in the outfield, including left field, center field, and right field

zahradník, outfielder
a cricket player positioned on the boundary or deep in the field who catches high balls and stops runs

zahrádkář, pojišťovač
(baseball) an infielder who plays near first base and catches throws to get batters out

první basman, hráč na první base
a defensive player positioned on the left side of the field or court in field hockey and soccer

levý half, levý obránce
a versatile defensive player in soccer, often acting as a sweeper, positioned behind the main line of defense

libero, sweeper
a volleyball player who specializes in quick attacks and blocking in the center of the net

středový útočník, střední blokař
a key player in soccer responsible for both defending and attacking, often positioned in the middle of the field

střední záložník, centrální záložník
a soccer player positioned centrally who primarily focuses on defending and breaking up the opposition's attacks

defenzivní střední záložník, střední obranný záložník
(volleyball) a player known for exceptional defensive skills, particularly in receiving serves and digging balls

defenzivní specialista, specialista na obranu
a player in American football who prevents defensive players from tackling the ball carrier or quarterback

blokující, blokér
a player in ice hockey, whose primary role is to defend their team's goal and prevent the opposing team from scoring

obránce, defenzivní hráč
(basketball) the defensive players responsible for guarding the opposing team's guards

defenzivní hráči, zadní řada
a defensive player in American football who defends against long passes and provides extra coverage in the secondary

volný safety, safety v obranném postavení
