ball carrier

• Joueur, notamment au rugby ou au football américain, qui porte le ballon en courant lors du jeu.

A player, especially in rugby or American football, who is currently carrying the ball during play.

1. Player with the ballB1formal

   In sports like rugby, American football, or basketball, the player who is currently in possession of the ball.

   porteur du ballon

   • The ball carrier was tackled just before the goal line.
   • He is a fast and agile ball carrier.
   • The team's strategy is to protect the ball carrier.