Full-back

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Full definition of full-back

Noun

1. (soccer) A player who plays on the left or right side of defence.
• 24 February 2015, Daniel Taylor, Luis Suárez strikes twice as Barcelona teach Manchester City a lesson, For long, awkward spells, City looked out of their depth. Dani Alves and Jordi Alba attacked like whippets from the full-back positions.
2. (rugby) The player who wears the number 15 jersey at the start of play. The last line of defence responsible for catching punts.