noun
General Slang
man of the match
MAN uhv thuh MACH · noun · informal
The best player in a single game.
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Definitions
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The award given to the standout performer of an individual match.
“Two goals and an assist earned him man of the match.”
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man of the match In A Sentence
Two goals and an assist earned him man of the match.
Origin & Usage
British football tradition of naming the game's best player.
People Also Ask
What does 'man of the match' mean?
It's the award given to the best-performing player in a single game.
Who decides man of the match?
It varies — it can be chosen by broadcasters, pundits, sponsors or a fan vote, depending on the competition.
What is the difference between man of the match and player of the match?
They mean the same thing; 'player of the match' is the gender-neutral version increasingly used across sports.
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