Definitions

1. noun

A player who scores goals, especially a striker or centre-forward, whose main function is to receive passes from teammates and shoot at the goal.

“The targetman was instrumental in the team’s victory, scoring two crucial goals in the final match.”

2. noun

A player who acts as a target for passes from teammates, often in a tactical formation.

“The coach instructed the midfielder to become the targetman in their 4-4-2 formation.”