Attacker

For other uses, see Attacker (disambiguation).

For the term "attacker" in computer security, see Hacker (computer security), Adversary (cryptography), and Adversary (online algorithm).

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.^[1] 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

References

1. Davids, Keith; Hristovski, Robert; Araujo, Duarte; Balague Serre, Natalia; Button, Chris; Passos, Pedro, eds. (2015). Complex Systems in Sport (1st ed.). London: Routledge. ISBN 978-1-138-93264-7.