libero
libero · liberos
либеро
Libero
A central defender to whom no forward is assigned for marking, forming the last line…A central defender to whom no forward is assigned for marking, forming the last line of defence and often initiating the offensive play.
UK/ˈlɪbəɹəʊ/US/ˈlɪbəɹoʊ/
Meaning
2 sensesA central defender to whom no forward is assigned for marking, forming the last line of defence and often initiating the offensive play.
Libero
A designated back-row player intended to be used as a ball-control specialist.
Libero
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Translations
5 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
volleyball player:
Deutsch
By meaning 1
football player:
Origin
From Italian libero (literally “free one”). So called because he has no direct opponent toFrom Italian libero (literally “free one”). So called because he has no direct opponent to mark and is therefore free to join in the offensive. The volleyball use is younger.
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