ballooner

/bəˈloʊnər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who kicks the ball into the opponent’s goal in association football.

“The team’s main ballooner scored the winning goal in the championship match.”

2. noun

A person who kicks the ball out of bounds in a game of football, resulting in a free kick or throw-in for the opposing team.

“The ballooner’s mistake gave the opposing team a crucial free kick that they scored from.”

Synonyms

  • kicker
  • striker

Antonyms

  • defender
  • goalkeeper