(Spor) In some sports, an attacker is a specific type of player, usually one whose role involves aggressive play. In football, attackers are also referred to as strikers
n A player who attempts to hit a ball offensively with the purpose of terminating the play in his team's favor
A player who tries to overpower opponents by killing as many balls as possible Compare defender
Player with possession of the ball Front running attackers are usually called strikers or wingers
You can refer to a person who attacks someone as their attacker. There were signs that she struggled with her attacker before she was repeatedly stabbed