noun
General Slang
poacher
POH-chur · noun · informal
A striker who thrives on close-range finishes in the box.
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An opportunistic forward known for clever movement and sharp finishing inside the penalty area rather than build-up play.
“A classic poacher — he just lives in the six-yard box waiting for scraps.”
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poacher In A Sentence
A classic poacher — he just lives in the six-yard box waiting for scraps.
Origin & Usage
From poaching (stealing game); the striker 'steals' goals.
Variants
goal poacher
People Also Ask
What is a poacher in football?
It is an opportunistic striker who scores from close range through clever movement and sharp finishing rather than build-up play.
Why is a striker called a poacher?
The word comes from poaching, meaning to steal game, since the striker 'steals' easy goals inside the box.
What makes a good poacher?
Anticipation, quick reactions and clinical finishing, so they pounce on rebounds, deflections and loose balls in the penalty area.
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