target man

• targetman

target man (plural target men)

1. (soccer) Synonym of centre forward
   • 2015 March 16, Richard Whittall; Graham Parker, “Turf war escalates as New York City FC makes home debut in week two”, in The Guardian‎:

     For Galaxy coach Bruce Arena, however, it was further evidence his decision to add the former San Jose Earthquakes target man was on the money. Despite the precision passing of Robbie Keane and the pace of Gyasi Zardes up front, Gordon can still come on late for LA to go route one and chuck it in the mixer, or at least make the most out of set-pieces like corners.

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