football hero

• Pessoa celebrada ou admirada por sua habilidade excepcional, conquistas ou popularidade no futebol (futebol de campo ou futebol americano, dependendo do contexto).

A person who is celebrated or admired for their exceptional skill, achievements, or popularity in the sport of football (soccer or American football, depending on context).

1. Star player in American footballB1informalamerican

   A highly celebrated and skilled player in American football, often admired for their athletic achievements.

   Herói do futebol americano

   • The quarterback became a football hero after winning the Super Bowl.
   • Every kid in town wanted to be like the local football hero.
   • He was treated like a football hero for breaking the school's scoring record.

2. Star player in soccerB1informalbritish

   A highly celebrated and skilled player in soccer (association football), often admired for their athletic achievements.

   Herói do futebol

   • The striker was hailed as a football hero after scoring the winning goal in the final.
   • Young fans lined up to get autographs from their football hero.
   • He became a national football hero after leading his team to victory.