👉 In sports, a defensive midfielder (defi-mid) is a player who primarily focuses on defending the goal or the ball and making tackles, interceptions, and other plays in an attacking midfield position. They are typically positioned behind the center of the field, close to the backline, and responsible for preventing attacks from the opposition's defense by making sure that their teammates do not get too far forward. Defenders can also be classified as defensive ends (defi-mid), which are a type
