libero.
A central defender to whom no forward is assigned for marking, forming the last line of defence and often initiating the offensive play.
Meaning & usage
A central defender to whom no forward is assigned for marking, forming the last line of defence and often initiating the offensive play.
A designated back-row player intended to be used as a ball-control specialist.
Where this word comes from
From 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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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.