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A player in a team sport, especially in soccer, who plays in defense on one of the two outside positions. Their main tasks are defending against opposing wingers and supporting their own team's attack down the side.
Der Außenverteidiger rannte die Linie entlang und schlug eine präzise Flanke in den Strafraum.
The full-back ran down the line and sent a precise cross into the penalty area.
The word is a compound made up of three parts: 'außen' (outside), the verb 'verteidigen' (to defend), and the ending '-er' for a person. So it literally describes a defender who plays in an outside position.
Der linke Außenverteidiger ist für seine schnellen Läufe bekannt.
The left full-back is known for his fast runs.
This word is used almost exclusively in the context of team sports, especially soccer. You hear or read it in match reports, analyses, or sports broadcasts.
Der Trainer entschied sich, einen offensiveren Außenverteidiger aufzustellen.
The coach decided to field a more attacking full-back.
Typical verbs associated with a full-back describe their actions in the game. These include 'die Linie entlanglaufen' (to run down the line), 'eine Flanke schlagen' (to put in a cross), or 'den Flügel verteidigen' (to defend the wing).
Ein guter Außenverteidiger muss sowohl verteidigen als auch den Angriff unterstützen können.
A good full-back must be able both to defend and to support the attack.
defender / defense attorney
'der Verteidiger' and 'der Außenverteidiger' both belong to the defense in sports, especially in soccer. 'Verteidiger' is the general term for a player who is supposed to stop opposing attacks and prevent goals. 'Außenverteidiger' is more specific: he plays in defense on the left or right side. The words can be confused because every 'Außenverteidiger' is a 'Verteidiger'. But not every 'Verteidiger' is an 'Außenverteidiger'. If the exact position is important, 'Außenverteidiger' is more appropriate.
Der Außenverteidiger lief schnell die rechte Seite entlang und spielte den Ball nach vorn.
The full-back ran quickly down the right side and played the ball forward.
Morgen spielt Max als Verteidiger, weil der Kapitän verletzt ist.
Tomorrow Max is playing as a defender because the captain is injured.