center forward

A form of centre forward — The most central of the strikers; traditionally the player who makes the kick-off.

Meanings

nouncenter forward (plural center forwards)

plural center forwards

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of centre forward.
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APA

center forward. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/center%20forward

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“center forward.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/center%20forward. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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