Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pro-footballer

noun
prəʊ-ˈfʊt.bɔː.lər
Definition
A professional football player who competes in organized leagues and tournaments.
Examples
  • After years of hard work, he finally became a pro-footballer.
  • Many young athletes aspire to become pro-footballers and play in premier leagues.
  • She trained tirelessly to reach the level of a pro-footballer.
Meaning
A pro-footballer is someone who plays football (soccer) as a paid profession, typically for a club or national team.
Synonyms
  • professional football player
  • footballer
  • soccer player