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

守備, ディフェンス
a defensive soccer player positioned behind the main defenders to provide additional cover and clearances

スイーパー, リベロ
the four defensive players, in a soccer match, whose main objective is to stop the opposing team from scoring goals

バックフォー, ディフェンスラインの4人
(American football) a defensive lineman who lines up in the center of the defensive line to stop the run and disrupt the offense

ノーズタックル, センターラインマン
a football player who defends against the run and rushes the quarterback

ディフェンシブエンド, ディフェンスエンド
(American football) a defensive player who stops the run, covers pass receivers, and strike the quarterback when needed

ラインバッカー, ラインバック
(American football) a defensive player positioned in the center of the field, responsible for coordinating and leading the defense

ミドルラインバッカー, センターラインバッカー
a defensive player in American football who primarily defends against the run and pass from the outer edges of the defensive formation

アウトサイドラインバッカー, 外側ラインバッカー
a defensive player in American football who covers wide receivers to prevent them from catching passes and defends against deep throws

コーナーバック, コーナーバック選手
a defensive back in American football who is the fifth defensive back, often used in passing situations

ニッケルバック, ニッケルバック選手
a defensive player in American football used primarily in situations requiring extra pass coverage

ダイムバック, ダイムバッカー
a player in football responsible for preventing the opposing team from completing forward passes and making significant gains

ディフェンシブバック, ディフェンスバック
a player who is primarily responsible for defending their team's goal or territory, and preventing the opposing team from scoring

ディフェンダー, 守備選手
a player that guards the goal in soccer or other sports

ゴールキーパー, GK
the player who throws the ball toward home plate, aiming to get batters out and prevent runs

ピッチャー, 投手
a defensive player in baseball who fields positions within the diamond, including first base, second base, shortstop, and third base

内野手, インフィルダー
a defensive player in baseball who fields positions in the outfield, including left field, center field, and right field

外野手 (がいやしゅ), アウトフィルダー
a cricket player positioned on the boundary or deep in the field who catches high balls and stops runs

アウトフィールダー, 外野手
(baseball) an infielder who plays near first base and catches throws to get batters out

ファーストベースマン, 一塁手
a defensive player positioned on the left side of the field or court in field hockey and soccer

左ハーフ, 左ウイング
a versatile defensive player in soccer, often acting as a sweeper, positioned behind the main line of defense

リベロ, リベロ選手
a volleyball player who specializes in quick attacks and blocking in the center of the net

ミドルブロッカー, ミドルヒッター
a key player in soccer responsible for both defending and attacking, often positioned in the middle of the field

セントラルミッドフィールダー, 中盤の選手
a soccer player positioned centrally who primarily focuses on defending and breaking up the opposition's attacks

センターディフェンシブミッドフィルダー, 守備的ミッドフィールダー
(volleyball) a player known for exceptional defensive skills, particularly in receiving serves and digging balls

ディフェンシブスペシャリスト, 守備専門選手
a player in American football who prevents defensive players from tackling the ball carrier or quarterback

ブロッカー, ブロック選手
a player in ice hockey, whose primary role is to defend their team's goal and prevent the opposing team from scoring

ブルーライナー, ディフェンスマン
(basketball) the defensive players responsible for guarding the opposing team's guards

バックコート, 後衛
a defensive player in American football who defends against long passes and provides extra coverage in the secondary

フリーセーフティ, フリーセイフティ
