midfielder, striker, goalkeeper, playmaker, keeper, winger, stopper, goalie, midfield, loanee, rearguard, netminder, goalward, backline, fullback, marksman, wingback, tackler, hitman, returner, upfield, defense, scorer, sclaffed, defenseman, goalkeeping, nutmegged, footballer, goaltender, goalmouth, koudou, acute angle, skipper, player, youngster, sweeper, crossbar, header, flank, forwards, backheel, exocet, ballcarrier, swingman, blocker, prosecutor, linebacker, catcher, cornerback, volleying, ball, guly, daisy cutter, referee, captain, lineman, offside, last gasp, teammate, spiker, infielder, sharpshooter, speedster, volleyballer, rusher, fielder, attacker, parry, dribbler, stoor, miskick, rebounder, outfielder, weakside, sighter, starlet, libero, backcourt, bench, wide receiver, puncheon, ilicic, enforcer, rasper, halfback, nonda, shortstop, slabber, handball, linesman, servant, penalty, draftee, elding, yellow card, deflection, center fielder, goalpost, wideout, opponent, schemer, sommeil, advocate, defenders, supporter, champion, upholder, champions, proponent, advocates, crusader, exponent, upholders, spokesman, backer, proponents, protector, supporters, apologist, campaigner, coadjutor

admonisher, bodyguard, champion, chaperon, chaperone, custodian, escort, fighter, fire-eater, fireman, fire fighter, forefighter, foster parent, guard, hero, keeper, lawman, law officer, monitor, paladin, patron saint, peacekeeper, peace officer, reminder, steward

drop back, emile zola, giovanni de medici, leo x, patron saint, staunch, watchdog, zola

human, individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul

guardian, protector