defensive midfielder

Noun

(soccer) A midfield player who specialises more in defensive duties.

Japanese Meaning

守備重視の中盤選手

Our new defensive midfielder intercepted two passes and stabilized the game in the second half.

新加入の守備的ミッドフィールダーが後半に2本のパスを奪い、試合を安定させた。

Sense（1）

(soccer) A midfield player who specialises more in defensive duties.

defensive midfielders

（ plural ）