Attacker
In some team sports, an attacker is a specific type of player, usually involved in aggressive play. Heavy attackers are, usually, placed up front: their goal is to score the most possible points for the team. In association football, attackers are also referred to as forwards or strikers.

See also
List of footballers with the most official appearances
List of goalscoring goalkeepers
List of hat-tricks
List of men's footballers with 50 or more international goals
List of top international men's association football goal scorers by country


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