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attacker n : someone who attacks [syn: aggressor, assailant, assaulter]

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Someone who attacks
Players on a team in football (soccer) in the row nearest to the opposing team's goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals.

someone who attacks

(soccer)

For the term attacker in computer security, see adversary (cryptography) and adversary (online algorithm).

In some sports, an attacker is a specific type of player, usually one whose role involves aggressive play.

In football, attackers are also referred to as strikers.

attacker in French: Dispositifs tactiques en football#L'attaque

attacker in Korean: 스트라이커 (축구)

attacker in Dutch: Aanvaller

attacker in Japanese: ストライカー

attacker in Polish: Napastnik

attacker in Portuguese: Atacante