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General Slang
engine
EN-jin · noun · slang
A tireless midfielder who covers huge distances.
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A player, usually a central midfielder, with the stamina to run box-to-box all game and link defence to attack.
“He's the engine of the side, covering every blade of grass.”
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engine In A Sentence
He's the engine of the side, covering every blade of grass.
Origin & Usage
Metaphor: the player powers the team like an engine; the midfield is the 'engine room'.
Variants
engine room
People Also Ask
What does engine mean in football?
It describes a tireless midfielder with the stamina to run box-to-box all match, powering the team and linking defence to attack.
What is the engine room in football?
It is a nickname for central midfield, the area that drives the team's play, where the hardest-working players operate.
Is having an engine a compliment?
Yes — saying a player 'has an engine' praises their exceptional stamina and work rate over ninety minutes.
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