"holding midfielder" meaning in All languages combined

See holding midfielder on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: holding midfielders [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} holding midfielder (plural holding midfielders)
  1. (soccer) defensive midfielder
    Sense id: en-holding_midfielder-en-noun-vF32Me4c Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Football (soccer) Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports

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