antistriker

/ˌæntɪˈstrɪkər/

Definitions

1. noun

A player on a team or in a game who tries to thwart the opposing team’s striker or goal-scoring efforts.

“The defense used an antistriker to block the opponent’s striker from scoring a goal.”

Synonyms

  • blocker
  • defender
  • stopper

Antonyms

  • goal-scorer
  • striker