soccer player

collocation in English

meaningsofsoccerandplayer

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soccer
noun[U]
uk
/ˈsɒk.ər/us
/ˈsɑː.kɚ/
a game played between two teams of eleven people, where each team tries to win by kicking a ball into the other ...
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player
noun[C]
uk
/ˈpleɪ.ər/us
/ˈpleɪ.ɚ/
someone who takes part in a game ...
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(Definition ofsoccerandplayerfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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There exist two types ofsoccerplayeravatars:soccerplayerandsoccerplayeruser.
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Thesoccerplayeris an expert in the dynamics of the football as well as his body.
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A professionalsoccerplayermay risk an operation, which for a less athletic individual would represent an unnecessary risk that might jeopardize her ability to even walk.
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The university plays an important role by sponsoring asoccerplayerand running a certificate course in crowd and stadium management—a brilliant innovation.
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I would be the world's worstsoccerplayer, no matter who coached me.
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That boy took up football and became a goodsoccerplayer.
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He was an avidsoccerplayer, and still plays soccer on charity teams whenever he finds the time.
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Cooley was an exceptionalsoccerplayerand captain of his high school team.
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A handsome boy and prosoccerplayer, he's adored by many.
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She became infamous for this and everyone wondered who the mysterioussoccerplayerwas.
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He was a professional boxer (12 wins by knock-outs) andsoccerplayer.
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The formersoccerplayerpassed out due to low blood sugar.
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Aside from being a keensoccerplayer, he is a member of the class committee and is concerned about his schoolwork.
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Her father and brother both played ice hockey while her sister is also asoccerplayer.
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At age 12 she was diagnosed with bone cancer which quickly ended her dream of becoming asoccerplayerand skier.
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For a short period he turned his back to the life as asoccerplayerand concentrated on getting an education.
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Ochocinco was a starsoccerplayerin his youth and has stated he is an avid fan of the sport.
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It was here that he became asoccerplayeron the school team, and for years his picture hung in the hall of the school.
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For example, a starsoccerplayermay perform better in his game when more people are watching him perform.
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