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striker
A player in a team sport such as soccer, ice hockey, or handball whose main task is to attack the opposing goal and score goals.
Der Stürmer hat in dieser Saison schon zwanzig Tore geschossen.
The striker has already scored twenty goals this season.
attacker
A person who takes part in a violent attack or storming, for example of a fortress.
Die Stürmer der Bastille wurden zu Symbolen der Französischen Revolution.
The attackers of the Bastille became symbols of the French Revolution.
“Der Stürmer” (the striker/attacker) is derived from the verb “stürmen” (to storm), which means “to attack quickly and forcefully.” A “Stürmer” (striker/attacker) is therefore always a person who carries out a stormy, offensive action, whether in sports or in combat.
Die Fans stürmten nach dem Sieg auf das Spielfeld.
The fans stormed onto the field after the victory.
The meaning of “Stürmer” (striker/attacker) almost always depends on the context. In connection with sports (soccer, ice hockey), meaning m01 is intended. In a historical or military context, meaning m02 is intended.
Der neue Stürmer der Mannschaft ist eine große Hoffnung für den Verein.
The team’s new striker is a great hope for the club.
In a sports context, “Stürmer” (striker) is often combined with verbs such as “Tore schießen” (to score goals), “im Angriff spielen” (to play in attack), or “ein Tor vorbereiten” (to set up a goal). The position on the field is also called “der Sturm” (the attack/forward line).
Ein guter Stürmer muss nicht nur Tore schießen, sondern auch für das Team arbeiten.
A good striker must not only score goals, but also work for the team.
attacker
Stürmer and Angreifer both refer in sports to a player who plays offensively. Stürmer mainly names a specific attacking position, while Angreifer describes the offensive role more generally. Stürmer is more suitable when talking about the lineup; Angreifer can also fit when describing attacking play.
Der Stürmer steht heute zentral vor dem gegnerischen Tor.
Today, the striker is positioned centrally in front of the opposing goal.
Der Angreifer setzt die gegnerische Verteidigung ständig unter Druck.
The attacker keeps the opposing defense under constant pressure.
