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"It's almost a shame he discovered the role of center-forward so late in his career," said Udinese coach Guidolin.
A Striker From the Shadows Jonathan Clegg 2011
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But in a remote corner of northeastern Italy, somewhat removed from the world spotlight, a largely unknown 34-year-old who insists he's still learning to play as a center-forward has emerged as an unlikely scoring machine.
A Striker From the Shadows Jonathan Clegg 2011
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In soccer, a "false nine" is a player who seems to be playing center-forward but drops deep.
The Week in Words Erin McKean 2011
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The Italian center-forward stole the show in Manchester City's huge 6-1 win over crosstown rival Manchester United, a victory that sees the club race five points clear of its neighbors atop the Premier League.
It's Always Something With Balotelli Gabriele Marcotti 2011
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But when Italy striker Fabio Quagliarella left Udinese to join Juventus on the eve of the 2009-10 season, former head coach Pasquale Marino opted to field Di Natale, then 31 years old, as a center-forward.
A Striker From the Shadows Jonathan Clegg 2011
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The Buffalo Braves center-forward averaged 28.2 points over 334 games and wasn't even two months past his 25th birthday when he joined the Knicks to great fanfare in December 1976.
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And shifting from the center-forward position to the flank meant learning another set of responsibilities.
Richards Rocking as Red Bulls Roll Joshua Robinson 2010
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He's a two-time FIFA World Player of the Year and, just last season, scored 15 goals for Milan, not a bad return for a player who is not a center-forward.
Man United: Limping Toward Perfection Gabriele Marcotti 2011
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Coach Bob Bradley has been looking for a reliable partner for center-forward Jozy Altidore since Charlie Davies was injured in a car crash.
Heard on the Field... Hannah Karp 2010
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Coach Bob Bradley has been looking for a reliable partner for center-forward Jozy Altidore since Charlie Davies was injured in a car crash.
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