football player

• Personne qui joue au football (soccer ou football américain), généralement en tant que sportif professionnel ou amateur.

A person who plays football (soccer or American football), typically as a professional or amateur athlete.

1. Soccer playerA1formal

   An athlete who plays the sport of football (soccer), typically as a member of a team.

   joueur de football

   • The football player scored a goal in the final minute.
   • She is a professional football player for the national team.
   • Young football players train every day to improve their skills.

2. American football playerA1formalamerican

   An athlete who plays American football, a sport involving carrying or throwing an oval ball to score points.

   joueur de football américain

   • The football player tackled the runner before he could score.
   • He became a famous football player after winning the Super Bowl.
   • American football players wear helmets and pads for protection.