Attacker
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In some team sports, an attacker is a specific type of player, usually involved in aggressive play. Heavy attackers are, usually, placed up front: their goal is to score the most possible points for the team. In association football, attackers are also referred to as forwards or strikers.
See also
[edit]- List of footballers with the most official appearances
- List of goalscoring goalkeepers
- List of hat-tricks
- List of men's footballers with 50 or more international goals
- List of top international men's association football goal scorers by country