In many team sports, the defence or defense is the action of those players responsible for preventing the other team from scoring. The term may also refer...

A defensive tackle is a position in American and Canadian football. Defensive tackles typically line up in the center of the defensive line. As some of...

A defensive wall is a fortification used to defend a city from potential aggressors. In ancient to modern times, they were used to enclose settlements...

Operation Defensive Shield (Hebrew: מִבְצָע חוֹמַת מָגֵן, romanized: Mīvtzāh Ḥōmat Māgēn) was a 2002 Israeli military operation taking place in Israeli-occupied...

September 17, 2021) was an American professional football player. He was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football...

Raymond Smith III (July 4, 1981 – April 9, 2016) was an American football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football...

or intercept is a move in football that happens when a player on the defensive team catches a ball from the quarterback instead of the intended receiver...

and buildings designed for defense during war. People have constructed defensive works for many thousands of years, but the designs have become more and...

his ability to provide a strong defensive wall for his team, both in matches and training sessions. De Sordi's defensive prowess was evident in his performance...

Boulware, cornerback Lardarius Webb, defensive tackle Tony Siragusa, and defensive back Rod Woodson. Several Ravens defensive coodinators (Marvin Lewis, Mike...

Delford Davis (July 24, 1934 – April 15, 2020) was an American football defensive end and businessman. Davis played football at Grambling State University...

Ogasawara and Hitoshi Sogahata are Nakata's contemporaries. He debuted as defensive midfielder in first season and the club won the champions 1998 J1 League...

Combat violence can be unilateral, fighting means that there is at least a defensive reaction. But the terms are often used synonymously. This short article...

attractions is Moot Hall. Other attractions include a Napoleonic era defensive fort (known as a Martello tower), a sheltered yachting marina, and two...

plays behind the plate. Shortstop: A defensive position in between 2nd base and third base Right field: A defensive outfield position, on the right side...

constant, low-intensity conflict. The defender inside has a strong, static, defensive position. Negotiation between combatants is common. A siege happens when...

linebacker for the New York Giants Koko Taylor, blues singer Marquice Cole, defensive back for the New York Jets "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States...

He became a regular palyer in the 2003 season. He played mainly as a defensive midfielder with Keita Suzuki. Urawa won the J1 League for the first time...

School, he joined Verdy Kawasaki (later Tokyo Verdy) in 1994. He played as defensive midfielder and center back. In 1994, the club won the championships for...

former defensive coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He was head coach for the San Francisco 49ers and a defensive coordinator...

Nick Bosa (born October 23, 1997) is an American football defensive end that in 2023 plays for the San Francisco 49ers. He is the brother of Joey Bosa...

January 7, 2015) was an American football player. He played as a defensive tackle and a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys...

making a catch. Cornerbacks usually line up on the edges, or sides, of the defensive line opposite their opponent's receivers. In zone defense, corners are...

protect him from defensive players. The offensive linemen also block when a running back runs to advance the football. Players on the Defensive line, a linebacker...

American former professional American football player and judge. He played defensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1970s. After his professional...

J1 League club, Consadole Sapporo in 2001. He played many matches as defensive midfielder from first season. However the club finished at the bottom...

the position a mix of offence and defence. The libero is a specialist defensive player who only plays in the back row. They wear a different coloured...

play is called defensive indifference (also called fielder's indifference). No stolen base is credited to the runner in this case. Defensive indifference...

fortification, a ditch was often constructed in front of a defensive wall. When filled with water, such a defensive ditch is called a moat. Today ditches are of no...

club won 1999–00 Asian Cup Winners' Cup. In 2001, he was converted to defensive midfielder as Santos successor. The club won the champions 2001 Emperor's...

for a loss of yardage. In the National Football League, New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan made 22.5 sacks in the 2002 season alone, which remains...

A linebacker is a defensive position in the game of American football. There are two kinds of linebackers. One is the outside linebacker (OLB), whose...

2020) was an American former professional football player. He was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He was a member of the Pro...

Brazilian football manager and former professional player who played as a defensive midfielder. As of 12 June 2016 Internacional Rio Grande do Sul State League:...

February 5, 2021) was an American professional football player. He was a defensive tackle for 15 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), all with...

1973) is a French football manager and former player who played as a defensive midfielder. Appearance in Trophée des Champions One appearance in UEFA...

high school. Howard is considered one of the greatest rebounders and defensive players in the history of basketball. He is the NBA's active leader in...

the whole team. Assistant coaches often work in offensive positions or defensive positions. They can sometimes coach just one position on the team such...

Cup - the first major title in the club's history. He became a regular defensive midfielder in 2005 and played many matches every season. He was given...

Football League. In 2002, Lewis was the defensive coodinator for the Washington Redskins. Before that, he was the defensive coodinator for the Baltimore Ravens...

joined J1 League club Urawa Reds in 2005. He played several matches as defensive midfielder from first season. Urawa won the champions in the 2006 J1 League...

Aaron Charles Donald (born May 23, 1991) is an American football defensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played...

Castles are medieval buildings which were defensive homes for powerful people. They could be made from wood, stone, or brick, and some were used for hundreds...

replace the Oilers in Houston. Andre Johnson Wide receiver J.J. Watt Defensive End Deshaun Watson Quarterback Arian Foster Running Back DeMeco Ryans...

born 1 September 1977) is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. He is currently a manager. 1 Included 5 appearances and 1...

offensive midfielder from first season. In 2004, he was converted to defensive midfielder by manager Takashi Sekizuka. The club won the champions in...

team. The guard's job is to protect the quarterback from the incoming defensive line and linebackers during pass plays, as well as creating openings (holes)...

Aidan Hutchinson (born August 9, 2000) is an American football defensive end for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college...

Cover can have more than one meaning: Cover (combat technique), a defensive movement Cover version, a new performance or recording of a song Something...

joined J1 League club Shimizu S-Pulse in 2008. He played many matches as defensive midfielder from first season. Shimizu won the 2nd place in the 2008 J...

coach is Sean Payton. In 2015, they had the NFL's best defense led by defensive coordinator Wade Phillips. Six players who have played for the Broncos...

outfielder throws the ball to the catcher or other defensive player guarding home plate, and the defensive player then successfully tags out the baserunner...

hand, stimulation of the posterior part led to extreme excitement and defensive behaviour. Hess also found that he could induce sleep in cats – a finding...

a defensive role. Number Three is the tactical leader. He is defensive and offensive and is often the best player. Number Four is the most defensive player...

Aginaga (born 2 September 1988) is a Spanish footballer. He plays as a defensive midfielder or a center-back for Bayern Munich. As of 18 April 2023 Includes...

Massachusetts) is a former American football player who played as a defensive end, and was chosen for the Hall of Fame in 2000. He won the Super Bowl...

joined J1 League club Albirex Niigata in 2017. He played many matches as defensive midfielder and side back from first season. However Niigata was relegated...

forced. Intentional walks are a strategic defensive maneuver, usually done to bypass one hitter for one the defensive team believes is less likely to initiate...

coaching job in the NFL with the Jets in 2009. Ryan was also a great defensive coordinaor for the Baltimore Ravens and won Super Bowl XXXV with Baltimore...

understand. An audible may be called if the quarterback sees how the defensive players are lined up and does not think that the play that has been called...

football players who defend the quarterback or running backs by blocking defensive players. OL are separated from 4 positions. Center (C) (1) Guard (G) (2)...

victim featured in the documentary Small Town Gay Bar Wallace Gilberry, Defensive End for the 2Kansas City Chiefs William Conrad Burford, RebelX "2020 U...

8 February 1995) is a German footballer. He plays as a right-back or defensive midfielder for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich and the Germany national...

Mineiro, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. São Caetano São Paulo State Championship: 2004 São Paulo São...

A fullback or full back is the name of a defensive position in a football (soccer) game. A fullback is also an offensive position in American football...

Nebraska–Lincoln and Kansas State University. From 1975 to 1978, he was a defensive back for the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team. Before entering politics...

joined J1 League club Cerezo Osaka in 2010. He played many matches as defensive midfielder from 2012. Cerezo was relegated to J2 League end of the 2014...

specific positions as the AP does. Additionally, PWFA and SN formally select defensive ends as opposed to edge rushers, while PFWA selects outside linebackers...

player, he holds the highest rebounds per game average since offensive and defensive rebounds began in 1973-74. When he became a full-time starter, Rodman...

direction and distance of sounds. In some animals, the skull also has a defensive function (e.g. horned ungulates). The frontal bone is where horns are...

matches as right side back from first season. In 1999, he was converted to defensive midfielder and became a regular player. In 2004, the club won the champions...

hitter is usually one of the best hitters on the team but is not a good defensive player. The reason for the designated hitter is because many pitchers...

football player. He has played for Brazil national team. He played as defensive midfielder or centre-back, in particular with Cruzeiro E.C.. He was a...

Dutch former footballer who mostly played as a central midfielder or defensive midfielder who was most recently the assistant manager of Ekstraklasa...

the Pittsburgh Steelers' championship teams of the 1970s. Carson played defensive back for North Carolina from 1949 to 1951, then entered the Marines. After...

May 1977) is a Uruguayan former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. He is currently the manager of Super League Greece club Panserraikos...

(born 1973), offensive/defensive lineman Rod Williams (Canadian football) (Roderick Williams, born 1987), Canadian football defensive back Rod Williams (Australian...

variety of ways. He started out as a left winger, and then moved to the defensive midfield position, where his athletic and marking skills stood out; His...

head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles and Arizona Cardinals, and the defensive coordinator of the Chicago Bears and Houston Oilers of the NFL. Ryan died...

Finals against the Phoenix Suns when he held his opponent Kevin Johnson defensively "like a glove" on the court. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial...

September 1983) is a French former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder, but was also a central defender. Sources: Includes Coupe de...

position he assumed in January 2012. Pagano has previously served as the defensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens in 2011, as well as several other...

masonry is rapidly gaining in popularity as a comparable material. Castle Defensive wall Stonemasonry Freemasonry Wikimedia Commons has media related to Masonry...

mutual support and protection. Often, a convoy is organized with armed defensive support. Civilian convoys may be organized, for example when driving through...

Putting an offensive player who does not have a ball under the water; a defensive player who does this should go outside of the field for 20 seconds Sinking...

primarily as a defensive line coach and defensive coordinator at the high school, college, and NFL levels. He is recognized as an excellent defensive line teacher...

movement to create an attackable flank, envelopment depends on the enemy's defensive position, any obstacles and the terrain. Envelopment has both advantages...

(born January 12, 1979) is a former American football player. He was a defensive end for the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos., He is 6'3 and weighs...

Brian Guebert (born December 19, 1981) is a Canadian Football League defensive end who last played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Guebert went to Lutheran...

and the Rhine secured by Germanicus Augustus ends his plan to create a defensive border at the Elbe. This is to reinforce the Roman defence along the Rhine...

plants provide a home for ants which defend the plant strongly. Other defensive strategies used by plants include escaping or avoiding herbivores in time...

low wall, the roof of a building, the sides of a bridge or the top of a defensive wall can all have a parapet. This short article can be made longer. You...

ComM (born 7 April 1992) is a Portuguese football player. He plays as a defensive midfielder for Real Betis and the Portugal national team. As of match...

Argentine footballer and current manager. He played as a center-back or a defensive midfielder. He has played for Liverpool, Barcelona, and the Argentina...

born 29 October 1979) is a Serbian retired footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. As of 28 April 2024 Partizan First League of FR Yugoslavia:...

They also have running back Alvin Kamara, wide receiver Chris Olave, defensive ends Cameron Jordan and Chase Young, cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry, and...

many matches as right-side midfielder and defensive midfielder from 2001. He became a regular player as defensive midfielder from 2003 and one of the central...

play offensively with their backs towards the basket and position themselves defensively under the basket in a zone defense or against the power forward from...

coach at the University of Arizona. Rushing served for six years as a defensive coach at Utah State University and was the secondary coach for three other...

Although he is originally a center back, he became a regular player as defensive midfielder under new manager Takeshi Okada from 2003. He was also selected...

Rangers, mostly as a central defender but also as a left full-back or defensive midfielder. As of 3 February 2014. Rangers Scottish Premier Division (8):...

September 22, 2020) was an American professional football player. He was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the St. Louis...

the defensive boss in midfield, Zito, was among the best that world football has ever seen in previous world tournaments. The outstanding defensive skills...

Myles Lorenz Garrett (born December 29, 1995) is an American football defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He...

barrier on a coast to protect a harbour from ocean currents and waves Defensive wall, built to protect against an attack Blood–brain barrier, a separation...

1977, he played for the San Diego Chargers. From 2002 to 2012, he was a defensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts. He also coached the Los Angeles...

his local club JEF United Ichihara in 1994. He played many matches as defensive midfielder in 1995. However his opportunity to play decreased in 1996...

who is the defensive coordinator for the University of Michigan, a position he has held since 2024. He previously served as the defensive coordinator...

stinging nettle or nettle leaf, are a type of plant which have stinging defensive hairs on the leaves and stems. Stinging nettles can be found in America...

objects in the visual field. Some species of phasmid are able to produce a defensive spray when threatened. The spray contains pungent-smelling volatile molecules...

video produced by FIFA, FIFA Fever, called him the third-most impressive defensive player of all time. He was born in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo. Club Palmeiras...

World Youth Championship. At this tournament, he played all 7 matches as defensive midfielder and Japan won the 2nd place. On November 20, 2002, he debuted...

the best players in the league, being named to 8 Pro Bowls, and winning Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2000. Urlacher played for the University of New...

history at 6 title defenses. Whitaker was seen as one of the greatest defensive boxers of all-time. Whitaker won a silver medal in the lightweight division...

matches as defensive midfielder from first season. He moved to Nagoya Grampus Eight in 2001. He also played as right midfielder not only defensive midfielder...

professional football player. He was born in Garden City, Kansas. He was a defensive end for 12 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played for...

nicknamed "Big Dog", (June 22, 1974 – June 11, 2016) was an American football defensive tackle. He was originally signed by the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted...

(born 18 May 1989) is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for the Austria national team. Ilsanker began his career in...

is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back and defensive midfielder for French club Monaco. As of match played 5 October 2025 Includes...

The Chester city walls are big intact defensive walls around an important English city of Chester. The city has been defended with walls since the foundation...

interception which he returned 11 yards. For his efforts, he won the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award. Suggs remained a good player for Baltimore....

player and coach. He was born in Detroit, Michigan. He was a defensive line coach, defensive coordinator and assistant head coach for the National Football...

Cerezo was promoted to J1 League from 2010. He played many matches as defensive midfielder from 2011. In 2013, he played all 34 matches and was selected...

with A. C. Milan in the 1960s and early 1970s. Playing as a defender and defensive midfielder. He played for the Italian national team Along with the Austrian...

midfielder, he also played many matches as defensive midfielder and right side midfielder. From 2008, he played as defensive midfielder under new manager Dragan...

consensus first-team All-American, All-ACC, ACC Defensive Player of the Year, as well as National Defensive Player of the Year by Football News. His 19 sacks...

considered to be one of the greatest right-backs of all time. He was known for defensive skills and also displayed some impressive technical and attacking skills...

(born November 15, 1980) is an American former professional football defensive tackle. He played 13 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He...

an American professional wrestler, actor and former American football defensive tackle. who is best known for wrestling with World Championship Wrestling...

Macconago Castle (Italian: Castello di Macconago) is a castle defensive of medieval origin in the ancient village of Macconago, a locality in the municipality...

developed a defensive position in Tunisia. This made two coalitions halted in Tunisia, creating a standoff. The Axis' plan was to develop a defensive position...

The London Wall was the defensive wall built by the Romans around Londinium. Londinium was then, as now, the most important port town on the River Thames...

Marbury – 2000 Kyrie Irving – 2021 NBA All-Defensive First Team Jason Kidd – 2002, 2006 NBA All-Defensive Second Team Buck Williams – 1988 Jason Kidd...

Du'Vonta Lampkin (January 7, 1997 – May 5, 2022) was an American football defensive tackle. He played college football at Oklahoma. He was born in Houston...

August 3, 1975 in Brooklyn, New York) is a retired American football defensive end that played 14 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Trevor...

A tackle in football is a defensive move in various types of football. It aims to stop an opponent who is running with the ball. In English style rugby...

running back for Ohio State and the Baltimore Ravens. Johnnie Johnson, defensive back for the Los Angeles Rams, attended La Grange High School Jeff Kelly...

between left field and right field. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the center fielder is assigned the number 8. This short article...

Víctor José Añino Bermúdez (born 9 September 1983), known as Vitolo, is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder....

also played as many defensive position. FC Tokyo won the champions in 2009 J.League Cup. In 2010, he played many matches as defensive midfielder instead...

one of the best, if not the best, defensive football coaches ever. Sports Illustrated named Neyland as the defensive coordinator of its all-century college...

la defensa del gran Real Madrid de Di Stéfano" [Death of Santamaría, defensive idol of Di Stéfano's great Real Madrid]. Diario AS (in Spanish). Archived...

capture Milan. State of Qin conquers the state of Yan and defeats the last defensive forces of the state of Zhao in China . Ptolemy III Euergeter I, king of...

1995 – June 22, 2022) was an American football outside linebacker and defensive end. He played for the Baltimore Ravens from 2019 until 2021. Ferguson...

Mainly a left-back, he also operated as a winger and occasionally as a defensive midfielder. 1 Includes Supercopa de España and Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira...

(reference website about museums and sites of WW2 pillboxes, bunkers and other defensive structures with maps and photos) Great Britain "Coastal Defences North...

(then San Diego) Chargers in the 2016 NFL Draft, where he was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. Bosa has since been seen as one of the best pass rushers...

the best midfielders in the world. Essien was known not only for his defensive ability, but also his knack for scoring long-range goals. Essien was a...

coach at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Before that, he was the defensive coordinator for the LSU Tigers. On December 2, 2007, one day after coaching...

Tchouaméni (born 27 January 2000) is a French football player. He plays as a defensive midfielder for Real Madrid and the France national team. As of match played...

1955 – September 18, 2015), was a Chilean footballer. He played as a defensive midfielder and later developed a TV and radio sports commentator career...

fields of invisible energy which she uses for a variety of offensive and defensive effects. Sue plays a central role in the lives of her brother, her husband...

can see the whole field, and is therefore the best position to direct a defensive play, The catcher typically calls for pitches using PitchCom, or hand...

Ueda. In 2019, he participated 2019 Asian Cup. He played 5 matches as defensive midfielder and 1 goal, Japan won the 2nd place. He played 7 games and...

often associated with Queen Victoria: The Victoria Lines are a series of defensive towers and walls in Malta. Victoria Line, the name previously given to...

even if the ball is not caught. The point of the rule is to stop the defensive team from getting an easy double play by dropping the ball on purpose...

Championship with them. Augmon was the first three-time winner of the NABC Defensive Player of the Year, winning the award in 1989, 1990, and 1991. He is a...

Atkins (May 8, 1930 – December 30, 2015) was a former American football defensive end. He played for the Cleveland Browns, Chicago Bears and New Orleans...

28 December 1986) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Manchester United. As of match played 31 October 2023 Appearances...

Georgia and Finland from 2006 until his death in 2014. He played as a defensive midfielder for Orbebi Tbilisi, Kokkolan Palloveikot (KPV), Kajaanin Haka...

possible that the road began as a defensive ditch that was later filled in and converted into a road, or possibly a defensive ditch ran alongside the road...

coaching positions. Before the 2009 NFL season, Schartz left his post as the defensive coordinator of the Tennessee Titans and became the head coach of the Detroit...

team for 2017 U-20 World Cup. At this tournament, he played 2 matches as defensive midfielder. In May 2019, he was selected the Japan national team for 2019...

to J2 League club Fagiano Okayama on loan. He played many matches as defensive midfielder in 2 seasons. In 2017, he returned to Urawa. In 2018, he moved...

UPI awarded separate awards for the NFC and AFC. In 1975 UPI added a Defensive Player of the Year Award for both the NFC and AFC. This award ran from...

Jason Paul Taylor (born September 1, 1974) is a former American football defensive end and linebacker who played in NFL for the Miami Dolphins, Washington...

School, he joined J1 League club Kashima Antlers in 2001. He played as defensive midfielder from first season and Antlers won the champions in 2001 J1...

6 May 2016) was a Cameroonian professional footballer. He played as a defensive midfielder. He had two international caps for his country's national team...

footballer, and manager. He was born in Moscow. He was a central defender and defensive midfielder. He was best known for his spells at Spartak Moscow and Benfica...

showed little pop at the plate, but he is considered one of the greatest defensive catchers of all time. As a veteran catcher, he was known for his patience...

Fabinho (pt-BR), is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad and the Brazil national...

January 1982) is an Argentinian former footballer who played mainly as a defensive midfielder. As of match played 16 May 2021 Zaragoza Copa del Rey: 2003–04...

19 April 1995) is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or central defender for Major League Soccer club San Jose Earthquakes...

called when an offensive player with the ball makes illegal contact with a defensive player who has legally established his position CHARGE syndrome, birth...

made of one or more lines of earthworks. There may also be stockades or defensive walls, and external ditches.Maiden Castle in Dorset is the largest of...

named a consensus second-team All-American as a sophomore. Leonard won Defensive Player of the Year in 2015 and 2016. He won the Most Valuable Player for...

attacks, companies trained in conventional warfare for basic offensive and defensive operations. Since then companies have had to train for a much wider variety...

in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is the primary defensive and offensive piece of equipment used by Captain America, and is intended...

High School, he joined J1 League club Júbilo Iwata in 1995. He played as defensive midfielder with Dunga in 1990s. After that, he became a central player...

(born 26 November 1996) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays defensive midfielder for La Liga club Real Betis, on loan from Leeds United. As...

January 2024) was a Japanese professional footballer. He played as a defensive midfielder or centre-back. Yokoyama died from brain cancer on 4 January...

Nigerian-American basketball player. He is considered by some to be the greatest defensive player in basketball history. Hakeem Olajuwon travelled all the way from...

the role in the role of pure winger, characterized by his usefulness in defensive recoveries and in midfield as well as for his effective attacks on the...

Francisco Giants. Span bats and throws left-handed. He is also one of the top defensive players. "Denard Span Stats, Video Highlights, Photos, Bio | twinsbaseball...

centre-back Márcio Araújo (volleyball) (born 1973), Brazilian volleyball player Márcio Araújo (footballer, born 1984), Brazilian football defensive midfielder...

(/ˌaɪəˈnaɪdɪs/ EYE-uh-NYE-dis; born January 11, 1994) is an American football defensive tackle who is a free agent. "Redskins use one fifth-round pick on Temple...

Tank Johnson is a defensive tackle in the NFL for the Cincinnati Bengals. He is #99 and he is 27 years old. He went to Washington for college. He was...

Junior Malanda, was a Belgian professional footballer. He played as a defensive midfielder for VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga. He was born in Brussels...

with Defense All pages beginning with Defence All pages beginning with Defensive All pages with titles containing Defense All pages with titles containing...

Shakespeare writes The Merry Wives of Windsor Persia and Spain conclude a defensive alliance and declare war on the Ottoman Empire In Praque, Florian Mathias...

floral nectaries, nectar produced outside the flower generally has a defensive function. The nectar attracts predatory insects which will eat both the...

League end of the 2010 season. In 2011, he became a regular player as defensive midfielder and Tokyo was returned to J1 in a year. Tokyo also won the...

concluded 'There is no current basis for confidence that a survivable defensive shield is within reach' and that Reagan's announcement of it was misleading...

the D.A. came from Hermione Granger, who wanted the students to learn defensive spells which were not being taught by the new Defense Against the Dark...

businessman. He was born in Hamtramck, Michigan. He played as a linebacker and defensive end. His career lasted from 1953 until 1958. He played for the Detroit...

did co-defensive work. He was nicknamed 'The Vacuum Cleaner' as a football player because of his achievements as a ball conqueror and defensive work, where...

Rodrick "Rod" Kevin Woodson is a former American Football defensive back. He played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers. Woodson was drafted...

easier to turn a double play. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the second baseman is assigned the number 4. Current second basemen...

2010. In 2011, he moved to Shimizu S-Pulse. He played many matches as defensive midfielder, not only center back. He also played for Tokushima Vortis...

University of Pittsburgh. Siragusa also had a professional career as a defensive tackle. He made the Indianapolis Colts roster as an undrafted free agent...

Abdi (born 26 June 1986) is an Iranian football player who plays as a defensive midfielder. He started his career with Nassaji Mazandaran. Ehsan started...

"Crash" for his aggressive style of play, and is known as one of the better defensive players in the league. Wallace played high school basketball at Childersburg...

11 July 2022) was a Peruvian footballer. He played as a centre-back or defensive midfielder. He played for the Italian clubs A.C. Milan, A.S. Roma and...

– former NFL linebacker Marc Edwards – NFL fullback Ray Edwards – NFL defensive end Joseph H. Albers – first bishop of Lansing, Michigan Anthony Allaire...

the head coach of the Baltimore Colts. He played professionally as a defensive back for the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Colts, and Washington Redskins...

yet technically gifted midfielder. Although he essentially played as a defensive midfielder throughout his career, Jonathan Wilson noted in a 2013 article...

to throw out baserunners. Rodríguez is widely considered the greatest defensive catcher of all time, and most analysts think either Rodríguez or Johnny...

all-star, 15-time member of the All-NBA team, 12-time member of the all-defensive team and 1-time slam dunk champion. In 2008, Bryant won a gold medal with...

field goal by Harrison Butker, set up by a crucial and controversial defensive holding penalty on the Eagles. Philadelphia QB Jalen Hurts had a remarkable...

champions in 2004 and was promoted to J1 League. He played many matches as defensive midfielder from 2005. Kawasaki won the 2nd place in J1 League in 2006...

recipient of the Golden Foot Legends Award. He was unrelated to his frequent defensive partner Djalma Santos. Nílton Santos made his debut for Botafogo in 1948...

approaches to Moscow in the 16th century and the centre of a series of defensive lines against the Tatar attack. A stone city of 1530, restored in 1784...

career with Manchester United, whom he also captained. Carrick was a defensive midfielder, but he was used as an emergency centre-back under Alex Ferguson...

the 12 Treasures of Spain in 2007. Merlons of the walls. The walls with defensive tower. Wall of the Alcazaba. Inner courtyard. The gardens "Lista de 100...

a position in many football games Nickelback (American football), a defensive back in American and Canadian football Quarterback, a position in the...

Mitchell (August 10, 1920 – March 11, 2017) was an American football defensive end and tackle. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mitchell played...

club Vasco da Gama and the Chile national team as a centre-back and a defensive midfielder. As of match played 4 June 2023 Includes Copa del Rey, FA Cup...

from Tokai University, he joined Júbilo Iwata in 1994. He played in many defensive positions. He was a central player in golden era in club history. The...

January 1988) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. As of match played 29 August 2015 Lyon Ligue 1: 2007–08 Coupe...

he joined J1 League club FC Tokyo in 2006. He played many matches as defensive midfielder and also played as side back and center back. In 2008, he moved...

Sao Paulo team. Most of his time with São Paulo, he was the team's main defensive player and won four São Paulo state championships with the team. In 1960...

but he also plays as attacking midfielder, second striker, winger and defensive midfielder. Sabitzer started his career in 2000 with ESV Admira Villach...

Allied ports to surrender. The German forces in Italy moved into important defensive positions. Operation Slapstick started on 9 September. Operation Avalanche...

quick advance was stopped by the Battle of the Marne. Both sides then dug defensive trenches, which eventually reached from the North Sea to the Swiss border...

as Daniel Tijolo (May 30, 1982 – February 10, 2019), was a Brazilian defensive midfielder. He played several years in Japan. He was born in Cabo Frio...

Prats de Molló - important defensive castle of the 17th century facing south to the Pyrenees. Salses - important defensive castle of the 16th century...

1989 – 10 December 2015) was a Honduran football player. He played as a defensive midfielder for C.D.S. Vida, Rangers F.C. and Olimpia. He also played for...

Vélez Sársfield. In 1961 he joined Boca Juniors where he was an important defensive player in the teams that won the Argentine Primera in 1962, 1964 and 1965...

– December 13, 2017) was an American football player. He played as a defensive tackle. He played professionally in the American Football League for the...

Franconia. Markusturm and Röderbogen, one of the town's oldest preserved defensive gates A part of the town wall The farmers' market next to the town hall...

refer to: Luis Vasquez (American football) (born 1986), American football defensive linesman Luis Vásquez (footballer) (born 1996), Colombian football goalkeeper...

Karlovic played as a creative attacking midfielder, but could also play as a defensive midfielder. He was known for his free kicks and creative play. Oz Football...

October 21, 1946 in San Antonio, Texas) is a retired American football defensive back. He played in the National Football League. He is now a Los Angeles-based...

national team. A technically talented defender with good ball skills and defensive ability, he is widely regarded as one of the best defenders of all time...

even fake dungeons and moats sometimes. Mock castles have no serious defensive abilities, at least not at the same level as original medieval castles...

the top league in Austria. He is a defender but also can play in the defensive midfield. He started playing football with São Paulo FC, EC São Bento...

People also built huge machines which could throw rocks to destroy the defensive walls of enemy cities. Some of these machines were called catapults or...

1988, he joined the Japan Soccer League team of Yomiuri. He played as a defensive midfielder, then as centre back, partnered with Hisashi Kato. When Japan's...

1 November 1984 in Ismaïlia) is an Egyptian footballer. He plays as a defensive midfielder for Ismaily Sporting Club. He plays for Egypt national football...

the University of Alabama. Johnson appreciated as an "unsung hero" and defensive leader by Baltimore fans. Johnson scored two career touchdowns and was...

It is surrounded on three sides by steep cliffs, giving it a strong defensive position. It guards what was, until the 1890s, the farthest downstream...

to an isolated fort in the form of a single building. It serves as a defensive strong point against any enemy that does not possess siege equipment or...

manages Rot-Weiß Koblenz. As a player, he was a journeyman who played as a defensive midfielder. Born in Witten, West Germany, Backhaus made his professional...

al-Assad's army during the Syrian Civil War. Its fighting style is mostly defensive. This short article about Asia can be made longer. You can help Wikipedia...

recent album from the band Linkin Park Mission to Mars, a 2000 film In other uses, Man-to-man defense, a defensive tactic used in a variety of sports MTM...

(born May 23, 1985 in Topeka, Kansas) is an NFL football player. He plays defensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons. Lewis began playing for the Falcons in...

in 2002 Fabinho (footballer, born 1976), born Fábio de Jesus, former defensive midfielder with Santos in 2005 Fabinho (footballer, born 1977), born Fábio...

(born November 20, 1956) is an American former football player. He was a defensive end for the New York Jets from 1979 to 1988. He was one of the quickest...

CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) Castner, James L. 1995. Defensive behavior and display of the leaf-mimicking katydid Pterochroza ocellata...

bomb load, than its sister bomber the B-24 Liberator, but it had more defensive armament. It dropped large amounts of bombs during air raids against Germany...

debuted the league match in August 2001 and became a regular player as defensive midfielder. The club won the champions in the 2006 J1 League and 2007...

football forward Diogo Oliveira (footballer, born 1986), Brazilian football defensive midfielder Diogo (footballer, born 1988), Diogo da Costa Oliveira, Brazilian...

(later Yokohama Marinos) in 1991. In 1992, he became a regular player as defensive midfielder. The club won the champions in the 1991, 1992 Emperor's Cup...

played for Fulham and Ghana national team. He was characterized by solid defensive performances, contributing significantly to both teams. Paintsil's agility...

Buffalo Bills since 2018 Josh Hines-Allen (born 1997), American football defensive end in the NFL for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was previously known as...

Memphis, Tennessee. His career lasted from 1972 until 2006. He was a defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears in the 1967 NFL season appearing in 6 games...

Toronto, Ontario. Balfour served as a forward from 1952 to 1961. He was a defensive forward and penalty-killing expert. Balfour won the Stanley Cup with the...

Lynch played many different positions during high school, including Defensive Back, Quarterback, Wide Receiver, and Linebacker. http://www.jockbio...

right-side defender or midfielder, he also played many position, center back, defensive midfielder and attacking midfielder. He played more than 500 league matches...

professional ice hockey player and coach. White was one of the most notable defensive defense men of the 1970s. He was born in Toronto, Ontario. He played for...

Confederate resistance. Hooker ordered his soldiers back and had them form defensive positions in the wilderness. On the morning of May 2, Jackson moved his...

Wise, Mike (June 14, 2007). "Bowen Has Every Right and Reason to Be Defensive". washingtonpost.com. Retrieved May 9, 2010. "Bruce Bowen Statistics"...

May 1981) is a Malian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. He served as captain for the Mali national team. Includes...

idempotent or the ideal it generates Block, a defensive shot in pickleball Block (basketball), when a defensive player legally deflects a shot Blocking (martial...

in Inglewood, California) is an American former professional football defensive tackle. He played 13 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He...

SEE-a-VEE; November 14, 1978 – January 13, 2022) was an American football defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas...

May 1983) is a Ghanaian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. Born in Ghana, Boateng went on to play professional football...

and does not have many predators because of its thick skin and tough defensive ability. The honey badger is the only member of the genus Mellivora. Although...

8 January 1998) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Juventus F.C. and the Italy national team. "Comunicato...

on loan. In 2006, he returned to Iwata and became a regular player as defensive midfielder. However he was arrested and sacked in June 2007. After half...

Kinard was born in Jackson, Mississippi. He played professionally as a defensive end for the Cleveland Browns and Green Bay Packers of the National Football...

(/ˈiːrɪtʃ/ EE-ritch; July 4, 1935 – April 29, 2022) was an American football defensive back in the National Football League. He was a six-time Pro Bowler. He...

from Kokushikan University, he joined Urawa Reds in 1995. He played as defensive midfielder from first season. However his opportunity to play decreased...

coach and former player Bryan Cox Jr. (born 1994), American football defensive end Brian Cox (physicist) (born 1968), English physicist, broadcaster...

does not discuss Voldemort's return. Professor Umbridge bans the use of defensive spells and refuses to teach the students how to protect themselves from...

Rice (born 14 January 1999) is an English football player. He plays as a defensive midfielder for Arsenal and the England national team. He represented the...

national football team to the 2006 World Cup. He was well known for his defensive and ordered style of coaching that led him to the South American Coach...

Netherlands, a Dutch airline (ICAO:TFL) Tackle for loss, a gridiron football defensive play Tasmanian Football League, an Australian rules competition Tensor...

Nesheim, June 12, 1987 – October 29, 2017) was a Samoan American football defensive end. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the...

1990 Tortoise (tank), a British heavy assault gun Tortoise formation, a defensive formation employed in ancient and mediaeval warfare Tortoise, a derogatory...

1971 – November 24, 2017) was a former professional American football defensive end player. He was born in Houston, Texas. He studied at Alcorn State...

an American football. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio. Martinkovic was a defensive lineman in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers and...

joined J1 League club Kashima Antlers in 2012. He played many matches as defensive midfielder and center back. Kashima won the champions in the 2012 and...

at the outfield wall, particularly as the center fielder for the Twins. Hunter is regarded as arguably the greatest defensive outfielder of all time....

German professional football official and a former player who played as a defensive midfielder. He is the managing director of sport for Bayer Leverkusen...

they serve. Soldiers do many things from shooting enemies to digging defensive trenches. They defend their country or attack another country's army....

in the end zone for 2 points. The Super Bowl MVP of the game was Bears defensive end Richard Dent, who had 1½ sacks—part of the Bears scoring a Super Bowl-high...

Canadian retired professional ice hockey defenceman. "Genoway named WCHA Defensive Player of the Year, Hakstol coach of the year; Genoway, Duncan, Eidsness...

defeated and killed on the Caelian Hill. Aurelian begins to build a new defensive wall to protect Rome. Victorinus, Emperor of the Gallic Empire, is killed...

Burnley, Bury and Swansea City. Johnrose was best known as a tough-tackling defensive midfielder. He was born in Preston, Lancashire. In March 2017, he was...

Retrieved January 28, 2022. Shaffer, Jonas (March 20, 2020). "Ravens trade defensive end Chris Wormley to Steelers for higher 2021 draft pick". Baltimore Sun...

communities thrived with their distinct culture, governance, commerce, and defensive structures, defying the dominion of European and American oppressors....

2022 fifth-round selection to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for defensive end Yannick Ngakoue. The fifth-round selection would have been upgraded...

professional footballer. He played as a centre back, but also played as a defensive midfielder. Žaliūkas played for Inkaras Kaunas, FBK Kaunas, FK Šilutė...

hadn't. "Bill Shankly". Barry Hugman's Footballers. "Preston North End. Defensive lapses will worry Mr. Tom Muirhead". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London...

was an American professional football player. He was a linebacker and defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers, Carolina Panthers,...

moved to Kawasaki Frontale in 2004. At Kawasaki Frontale, he played as defensive midfielder and sweeper. He retired end of 2005 season. On May 28, 1995...

أمرابط; born 21 August 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for La Liga club Real Betis, on loan from Süper Lig side Fenerbahçe...

League club Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 2004. He played many matches as a defensive midfielder from 2006. Sanfrecce won the J1 League in 2012, 2013 and 2015...

Stockton, All-NBA Third Team Karl Malone, NBA All-Defensive First Team John Stockton, NBA All-Defensive Second Team "1996-97 Utah Jazz Roster and Stats...

1990) is an Brazilian-Italian footballer who plays as a centre-back and a defensive right-back for Serie A club Atalanta and the Italy national team. As of...

however, believe it is okay to use defensive force as long as it is only directed against those who have used non-defensive force, and as long as it is proportional...

as a midfielder. Nicknamed La Diga ('The Dam') for his qualities as a defensive midfielder, Ferrini played for Torino from 1959 to 1975, and is the most...

Grantland Rice Award winner, a freshman All-America team, and weekly defensive player of the week. as well as developing scholarship programs and surveys...

style of play as a South African soccer player is characterized by his defensive prowess and commitment to the game. He was known for his solid performance...

gold. In 1854 the miners at Ballarat refused to pay the fee and built a defensive fort, known as the Eureka Stockade. A military force of the British Army...

Bay Lightning and 5 with the Montreal Canadiens. He was named the QMJHL Defensive Rookie of the Year and was named to the QMJHL All-Rookie Team in 1989...

July 1939 – 28 September 2015) was a Spanish footballer. He played as a defensive midfielder. He played 12 years of his professional career with Real Madrid...

mostly not play an active role in the development of an attacking or defensive position. Instead, a player will usually castle and find safety on the...

Dodrill (February 27, 1926 – January 18, 2019) was an American football defensive tackle. He played nine seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1951 to...

Initially, he played as offensive midfielder. In 1997, he was converted to defensive midfielder and became a regular player. The club won the champions in...

was an apartment in the former Soviet Union. It is well-known for its defensive position during the Battle of Stalingrad between the Soviet Union and...

Eagles. He worked with the Eagles until 2010. In 2011, he became the defensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers. With him, the Panthers went to...

original on 30 June 2016. Retrieved 22 March 2015. "Figueroa, Chile's defensive commander". FIFA.com. 25 January 2012. Archived from the original on 20...

A strongpoint is a key point in a defensive fighting position which the rest of the positions rely on. Its primary requirement is that it should not be...

September 18, 2020) was an American professional football player. He was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons (1966–76)...

(little Marcos; born 20 July 1977), is a former Brazilian right-back or defensive midfielder. He last played for Ventforet Kofu in the J. League Division...

linebackers Jamie Sharper and Peter Boulware. Lewis was elected as the NFL Defensive player of the Year in 2000, and won it again in 2003. Throughout his career...

of the best left-backs of all time. He was renowned as a ball-winner, defensive skills, marking opponents and he was capable as a fast and a strong left-back...

"Bert" Rechichar (July 16, 1930 – July 19, 2019) was an American football defensive back and kicker. He played with the National Football League's Cleveland...

Cecil Leonard (July 20, 1946 – August 5, 2020) was an American football defensive back. He played two seasons with the New York Jets of the American Football...

May 8, 2019) was an American football player and coach. He played as a defensive back. He played six seasons in the American Football League (AFL) from...

Cassino Scanasio Castle (Italian: Castello di Cassino Scanasio) is a castle defensive of medieval origin. It is in the ancient village of Rozzano near the Prada...

ships to sail easily, or trap them into a harbour. They can also be used defensively, to protect friendly ships and create "safe" zones. Mines can be laid...

Tolcinasco Castle (Italian: Castello di Tolcinasco) is a medieval defensive castle in the ancient village of Tolcinasco, a locality in the municipality...

or defend itself. Unlike an envelopment, which depends on the enemy's defensive position, obstacles and the terrain, a flanking maneuver uses the enemy's...

born 9 March 1986) is an Egyptian former footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. Egyptian Premier League: 2004–05, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08...

John's University by the Chicago Bulls and was known primarily as a defensive stopper. Later, he played for the Indiana Pacers, where he was involved...

21 June 1986 – 5 June 2017) was an Ivorian footballer. He played as a defensive midfielder. He played in Europe for Dutch team FC Twente and English club...

Kawasaki Frontale from their youth team in 2017. He played many matches as defensive midfielder from 2019 and was selected "J.League Best Young Player award"...

however he could play anywhere across the back line, or in midfield as a defensive midfielder, due to his range of passing with both feet, temperament, tactical...

selected the Japan for the 2010 World Cup. He played all 4 matches as defensive midfielder. He played 53 games and scored 3 goals for Japan until 2011...

Wat's Dyke is an ancient defensive earthwork between Wales and England. The dyke is earlier than Offa's Dyke, but runs along similar lines, just inside...

Dennis Brown (academic), American professor of medicine Dennis Brown (defensive end) (born 1967), American football player Dennis Brown (quarterback)...

originally by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1960 NFL Draft. He played as a defensive back for the Toronto Argonauts and Montreal Alouettes. He won the 1974...

10, 1963) was an American football player. He played in the NFL as a defensive tackle. He was enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. In 1963, he died of...

solo, 33 assisted) with two forced fumbles. He was named Walter Camp Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 19 following his performance at Michigan State...

McMichael (October 17, 1957 – April 23, 2025) was an American football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL), former professional wrestler...

as a base for operations into Wales, an administrative centre and as a defensive fortification for the town, which was otherwise protected by the loop...

"Little Joe" Arenas, was an American football player. He was a halfback and defensive back for the San Francisco 49ers from 1951 to 1957. He was best known...

November 2021) was a Belarusian professional footballer. He played as a defensive midfielder. He was a member of Belarus national team between 2002 and...

the New England Patriots in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft as a defensive end. He played college football at Boston College. He played for the Patriots...

mainly covering and marking duties, positioning himself in front of the defensive line. Brandanzinho began his career at the Campinas club in 1940, then...

appearing with a wide array of guest co-hosts. Former New York Giants star defensive lineman Strahan became the new full-time co-host effective with the 2012–13...

22 January 1985) is a former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. Born in France, he represented France at youth international...

World Cup of 1982 in Spain Best Algerian goalkeeper of the 20th Century Defensive MVP of 1983 NASL Grand Prix of Indoor Soccer with Montreal Manic Carnet...

television personality, and a best-selling author. He was a linebacker and defensive end with the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League 1986 to 1993...

played for Brazil national team. Considered by many as one of the best defensive midfielders of all time. He was known as a skillful midfielder, who was...

A midfielder in football is a player who usually plays in the centre of the field. There are usually a number of midfielders in each team of football,...

versatile offensive game. He was not considered a great player at the defensive end. He is referred to as Chuck Barkley by many of his friends. Barkley...

(born 16 November 1992) is a Croatian football player. He plays as a defensive midfielder for Al Nassr and the Croatia national team. As of match played...

Sow (born 6 February 1997) is a Swiss football player. He plays as a defensive midfielder for Sevilla and the Switzerland national team. As of match...

Radosevich (January 25, 1928 – April 4, 2016) was an American football defensive back. He played for the Baltimore Colts from 1954 through 1956. He played...

September 2020) was an American professional football player. He was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Cardinals/St...

coach at the University of Oklahoma from 1996 to 1998. Blake was also the defensive line coach of the Buffalo Bills. He also cocahed at the University of...

Herbert Alban (January 17, 1929 – April 8, 2016) was an American football defensive back. He played eight seasons for the Washington Redskins and Pittsburgh...

is behind the half-court line. Note that this rule does not apply if a defensive player taps the ball, and it goes beyond the half-court line, and the...

29 November 2020) was a Senegalese professional footballer. He played defensive midfield but he could also play as a centre back. He played at Lens. He...

at Liverpool for 16 years from 1962 to 1978. He was known for his firm defensive style. Manager Bill Shankly once said of him: "Tommy Smith wasn't born...

Henges have a ring bank and ditch. They are not thought to be primarily defensive, because their ditch is inside the wall or rampart. For defence, it would...

usually plays central defender, but can also play as a right-back or defensive midfielder. Jones was born in Preston, Lancashire. He grew up in Clayton-le-Woods...

American actor, movie director and former professional American football defensive back. He was born in Gary, Indiana. Williamson is best known for his roles...

Čakovec, Croatia died 18 April 2025) is a Croatian footballer who plays as defensive midfielder for Red Bull Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga. Pokrivač...

April 27, 2018. Twentyman, Tim (April 28, 2018). "Lions trade up, draft defensive end Da'Shawn Hand". Detroit Lions. Archived from the original on May 1...

played college football at Colgate University, where he was a standout defensive player. Despite his success at the collegiate level, Murphy was not selected...

without making an error as a catcher. He is considered one of the greatest defensive catchers of all time. Matheny later managed the St. Louis Cardinals. As...

In baseball statistics, an error, abbreviated E and then the defensive positional designation, is the act, in the judgment of the official scorer, of...

skills, teams often attempted to avoid Sergio when serving. Beyond his defensive abilities, he was also capable of running the offense as a 'second setter'...

only about 25 per cent of V-1s hit their targets. Most were lost lost by defensive measures, mechanical unreliability or guidance errors. V-2 rocket Wikimedia...

Simple English Wiktionary has a definition for: bunker. A bunker is a defensive military building. Bunker can also mean: Bunker (golf), a sand trap on...

Lado (born 20 November 1996) is a Swiss football player. He plays as a defensive midfielder for Monaco and the Switzerland national team. As of match played...

1996) is a German professional footballer who plays as a centre back or defensive midfielder for Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt and the Germany national...

known for his batting abilities and lacking in power, Kendall was a great defensive catcher. This short article about a person from the United States can...

1957 – June 21, 2019) was an American football player. He played as a defensive lineman. He played one season for the Baltimore Colts in the National...

SheBelieves Cup. She first played in this tournament on February 27, as a defensive midfielder against the United States. Mynavi Vegalta Sendai(in Japanese)...

October 1954) is a German former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. He played for Kickers Offenbach, TSV 1860 Munich, Hamburger...

Planetworldcup.com IFFHS Top Division Goal Scorers of all time among defensive players Comprehensive season stats at RSSSF Futbol Factory profile at...

Many oppida grew from hill forts, but not all of them had an important defensive role. The main features of the oppida are: the planned building of the...

was characterized by his ability to play a crucial role in his team's defensive structure. He was known for his strong presence on the field, his ability...

national team. Zezé Procópio's style of play was characterized by his robust defensive abilities and precise ball distribution. He was known for his tireless...

Retrieved February 3, 2019. @Patriots (February 3, 2019). "#Patriots defensive starters" (Tweet). Retrieved February 3, 2019 – via Twitter. |date= mismatches...

system fights the disease, and so the body temperature rises. Fever is a defensive measure of the body against the germs: the life cycles of the germs are...

the 1948–49 season. The Detroit Red Wings promoted him in 1951, and his defensive play would help them secure the Stanley Cup in 1952, 54, and 55. Woit...

J1 League club Oita Trinita in 2006. Although he original position was defensive midfielder, he played many matches as center back from 2007. Oita won...

ground (whether in fair or foul territory), throwing the ball to the defensive player at first base (an out if it gets there before the batter), and...

was born in Broeksittard, Limburg (Netherlands). He was a defender and defensive midfielder. Ehlen started his professional career with Fortuna SC and...

inside a fence or wall Compound (fortification), a type of the above with defensive structures Compound (migrant labour), a hostel for migrant workers The...

playing, his heading ability, excellent timing (both in offensive and defensive tasks) and his passing range; particularly his long passing ability. The...

joined J1 League club Kashima Antlers in 2004. He played many matches as defensive midfielder from 2005. Kashima won the J1 League champions for 3 years...

is used in order for an individual to get what they want. Predatory or defensive behavior between members of different species is not normally considered...

many protesting people (around 1000 estimated), which led the People Defensive War, the national wide armed resistance against the military regime, Early...

Curtis dies at 77". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2020-04-20. "Mike Curtis, first defensive captain for Seattle Seahawks, dies at age 77". The Seattle Times. 2020-04-20...

Dillon (February 23, 1930 – August 22, 2019) was an American football defensive back. He played for the Green Bay Packers from 1952 through 1959. Dillon...

died on November 4, 2020 at the age of 78. John Meyer, former Packers defensive coordinator under Bart Starr, dies at 78 Bill Curry [@coachbillcurry]...

stepped on or grabbed. However, they usually avoid conflict. They are also defensive of their hive. They are sometimes aggressive around food sources. European...

defensive front Ronnie Lott, Mel Blount among cornerbacks on NFL's All-Time Team[permanent dead link] Battista, Judy. "NFL's All-Time Team: Defensive...

college football at the University of Tennessee, Witten went from being a defensive end prospect to a record breaking tight end. He posted school records...

an Argentine professional football player and manager. He played as a defensive midfielder. Russo's son, Ignacio, is a professional footballer. Russo...

machine guns were used in trench warfare in combination with barbed wire defensive positions, making them the most deadly weapon on the battle field. The...

Interpretation of the inscription shows that the "building" referred to the defensive structure of the city to be founded. Friedrich Wilhelm Deichmann, Peter...

including on the 1949 national championship team. Mutscheller played both defensive end and offense for the Fighting Irish, and served as team captain his...

and Vissel Kobe (2003-05). At Vissel Kobe, he was converted to mainly defensive midfielder in 2004. He moved to Regional Leagues club FC Gifu in 2006...

good order. The main force is given the time necessary to set up a new defensive position. The small force protecting the larger force is called a rearguard...

Michael Myers (American football) (born 1976), National Football League defensive tackle Michael Myers (racing driver) (born 2001), American race car driver...

ground and was fined $35,000 by the NBA. Brooks was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team for the 2022–23 season. During the 2023 NBA playoffs, Brooks...

Kashiwa Reysol from their youth team in 1996. He played many matches as a defensive midfielder from his first season. He became a regular player under manager...

(later Sanfrecce Hiroshima). He played many matches as center back and defensive midfielder. However he could not play at all in the match from 1993 and...

ornamental jewellery and pottery which was exported to Europe. They built defensive structures such as hill forts. They were proficient in warfare with spears...

مرسي; born 10 September 1991) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Championship club Ipswich Town, whom he captains. Born...

Retrieved April 25, 2020. Twentyman, Tim (April 25, 2020). "Lions draft defensive tackle John Penisini". Detroit Lions. Retrieved April 25, 2020. Maakaron...

mentality of the team. As of 2026, the national team is recognized for its defensive discipline and fighting spirit. The emergence of young talents and the...

joined J1 League club Kawasaki Frontale in 2018. He played many matches as defensive midfielder from first season. Kawasaki also won the J1 champions in 2018...

professional footballer of Cape-Verdian ancestry. He plays as defender or defensive midfielder. He is known for his dribbling and his tackling. He started...

professional football player in the National Football League and businessman. A defensive end, he played in 1952 for the Dallas Texans and from 1953 to 1966 for...

power and average. In the outfield, Guerrero was sometimes considered a defensive liability, prone to making errors, which resulted in him being a designated...

Vaughn Orvis (October 17, 1946 – August 14, 2020) was an American football defensive tackle. He played for the Detroit Lions and the Baltimore Colts in a ten-year...

(born 6 February 1995) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for 2. Bundesliga club Preußen Münster. As of match played...

Summer Olympics. At 2016 Summer Olympics, he played all 3 matches as defensive midfielder. In 2018, he was selected the Japan for 2018 World Cup, but...

the Spanish border, the French under General Dugommier came from their defensive positions at Bayonne and Perpignan, to move the Spanish out of Roussillon...

(July 31, 1991 – February 27, 2021) was an American professional football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football...

area, called the precinct, has walls all around it. Canterbury also has defensive wall. Much of this wall is still standing. The cathedral precinct includes...

exceptional vision, his mentality, ball-winning ability, stamina, and his defensive ability. He was considered irreplaceable. Widely regarded to be one of...

Sash! (born 1970), German DJ/producer team Leon Sash (1922–1979), American jazz accordionist Tyler Sash (1988–2015), American football defensive back...

After he stopped playing football, he became a sportscaster. Pitts played defensive back for the Buffalo Bills and the Green Bay Packers of the National Football...

them. From a distance the khachkars looked like armed soldiers holding a defensive position as a result of which Tamerlane’s army retreated. Khachkar Noratus...

with an excellent sense of anticipation which made him very useful in defensive duties, and also enabled him to make well timed runs in the box. This...

tactical prowess on the field. As a key player in the Indomitable Lions' defensive line-up, Aoudou played every minute of Cameroon's historic group stage...

style of play is characterized by a front-foot approach and a focus on defensive and finishing. He emphasizes the importance of making better decisions...

needed to move on and did not try to conquer it due to its very good defensive position. The Spanish were not able to conquer the island until 1697,...

"revived anti-nuclear passions worldwide, putting governments on the defensive and undermining the nuclear power industry's recent renaissance". Anti-nuclear...

Most Improved Player Award, and was named to All-NBA Third Team and All-Defensive Second Team. "Paul George Stats, Video, Bio, Profile". NBA.com. Turner...

dynasty diminished in the early 19th century when Afghanistan was fighting defensive wars with Persia on one side, and the Sikhs and British India on the other...

for SheBelieves Cup. At this tournament, on February 27, she debuted as defensive midfielder against United States. She played 4 matches and scored one...

Player (MVP) award is given to the player most important to his team. The Defensive Player of the Year award is given to the player who plays the best defense...

had 358 total return yards, and scored twice. This earned Reed the NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2004. One of his touchdowns was a record 106...

All-Rookie Team (2011) QMJHL Second All-Star Team (2004-05) QMJHL Telus Defensive Player of the Year (2003-04) QMJHL Second All-Star Team (2003-04) "Blackhawks'...

regarded as one of the NHL's premier penalty-killers, both for his strong defensive skills, along with his scoring touch that makes him a threat for shorthanded...

although this claim is disputed. The Dyke may have been part of the same defensive rampart as nearby Beech Bottom Dyke. If correct, this would make the area...

ESPN.com. ESPN The Magazine. Retrieved 25 August 2017. Former Oklahoma defensive back Rickey Dixon dead at 53 Rickey Dixon comes to terms with Cincinnati...

cane. The walking stick has also historically been known to be used as a defensive or offensive weapon, and may conceal a knife or sword as in a swordstick...

78. Sandomir, Richard (October 22, 2019). "Willie Brown, Hall of Fame Defensive Back With Raiders, Dies at 78". The New York Times. Archived from the...

American football player Bobby Brown III (born 2000), American football defensive lineman Bobby Brown (third baseman) (1924–2021), American baseball player...

greatest point guards of all time, and particularly one of the greatest defensive guards as well. He was noted for his very quick hands, and it is claimed...

their youth team in 2000. He debuted in 2000 and played many matches as defensive midfielder from 2002. In 2003, he completely became a regular player and...

features more arcade-style gameplay. EA also upgraded the defensive gameplay with the debut of Defensive Skill Stick which allowed players and AI to poke check...

Blackhawks before being traded to the Minnesota Wild for Kim Johnsson and defensive prospect Nick Leddy. He played 2 seasons with the Wild and the Wild placed...

ISBN 1-892129-34-5. Breen, Matt (July 16, 2020). "Phillies fan-favorite, defensive whiz Tony Taylor, 84, dies". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved July...

Commercial High School and Kokushikan University. He played as defender and defensive midfielder. He joined Japan Soccer League side Nissan Motors in 1987....

with few convenient fords and fewer bridges, provided a barrier and defensive line. Behind this line troops had little fear of attack from the river-side...

played college football for the USC Trojans. He was a starter at various defensive positions for the Buffalo Bills, Houston Oilers, Los Angeles Rams, Seattle...

Doleman (October 16, 1961 – January 28, 2020) was an American football defensive end. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. He played in the National Football...

joined J1 League club Nagoya Grampus in 2009. He played many matches as defensive midfielder from 2012. Nagoya was relegated to J2 League end of the 2016...

A promontory fort is a defensive structure located above a steep cliff. One is usually located above a steep cliff, often only connected to the mainland...

enemy's planet. If the player's fleet destroys all of the enemy's fleet and defensive buildings, up to 50% (depending on the cargo capacity of the attacking...

relegated to J2 League end of the 2010 season. He played many matches as defensive midfielder from 2011. Shonan played in J1 in 2013 and 2015. In 2016, he...

built on a rocky promontory at sea level. The castles once operated a defensive chain[disambiguation needed] across the estuary. It was raised at dusk...

played in a supporting role as a wing-half or half-back, serving as a defensive foil to his more offensive minded teammates. Considered as one of the...

In July 2007, Ogasawara returned to Antlers. He played many matches as defensive midfielder and Antlers won the champions in 2007 J1 League for the first...

848 – 852: The west bank of the Tiber is added into the city of Rome. A defensive wall, commissioned by Pope Leo IV, is built around what came to be called...

the city of Rome. For the first time in many centuries, Rome needed a defensive wall to keep out enemies who might attack it. Aurelian's government started...

(Brachininae) which are part of a later lineage. The Anthiini can squirt their defensive secretions for considerable distances and are able to aim with a startling...

played as center back with Yuji Nakazawa or Yuzo Kurihara, also played defensive midfielder. The club won the champions in 2001 J.League Cup, 2003 and...

Penetration Penetration (warfare), the breaching of, and moving past, a defensive military line Market penetration or brand penetration, the degree to which...

sportscaster Tim Ryan (American football, born 1967) (born 1967), American defensive tackle and broadcaster Tim Ryan (American football, born 1968) (born 1968)...

engages in anti-Serb, anti-Roma rhetoric. The group's ideology promotes a defensive stance against what they perceive as threats to Bosnian identity, especially...

Other names for the concept are defensive architecture, hostile design, unpleasant design, exclusionary design, and defensive urban design. The term hostile...

born June 1976), born Ricardo Alexandre dos Santos, Brazilian football defensive midfielder Ricardinho (footballer, born 1978), born Cicero Ricardo de...

teammates. During his prime he was considered as one of the greatest defensive midfielders in the world. Andrade was born in Salto in 1901 to an Argentine...

All Star: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2015, 2017 MLS Best XI: 2003 Houston Dynamo defensive player of the year: 2015, 2018 MLS Fair Play Award: 2017 Dynamo Players'...

stories Winesburg, Ohio . Sherwood Anderson - author Tim Anderson - NFL defensive tackle, Atlanta Falcons Chi Laughlin - 1981 Little Mr. America James B...

league before joining Nassaji Mazandaran in 2025. He is known for his defensive skills and ability to build attacks from the right flank. Kalbasi was...

October 2021) was a Portuguese professional footballer. He played as a defensive midfielder or a centre back. He was born in Lisbon, Portugal. He made...

ISBN 978-1-59884-350-7. Retrieved March 16, 2016. John Meyer, former Packers defensive coordinator under Bart Starr, dies at 78 This short article about a person from...

(born 30 April 1999) is a Romanian professional footballer. He plays as a defensive midfielder for Liga I club FCSB and the Romania national team. He was...

Rookie of the Month - April 1997 Played in NHL All-Star Game - 2002 NHL Defensive Player of the Month - January 2004 Named to NHL All-Star Game - 2004 (did...

First Defensive Action Statement Archived 2009-06-05 at the Wayback Machine, armyofgod.com; accessed November 6, 2014. Donald Spitz. "Defensive Action...

limited omnivore capabilities, do not bite humans, although some of the defensive liquids that they give out might cause minor irritation and burns on human...

FIFA World Cup. There Orlando Peçanha, together with Bellini, formed the defensive backbone of the Seleção, who impressed the world with the brilliant attacking...

under its new general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn, and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. The team improved its score from 2023 going...

united China (under the Qin dynasty), connected a number of existing defensive walls into a single system. Traditionally, the eastern terminus of the...

left them disorganised for the charge on the English. In a very strong defensive position, King Edward III ordered for everyone to fight on foot. He split...

In the 14th Century the city was expanded in two stages, and a second defensive wall was built. A deep ditch separated the city from its "suburb;" its...

for the University of Wisconsin, while his older brother Curtis was a defensive back at Indiana University. Antwaan is married to Jaune. The couple has...

career scoring average (22.9 points per game). He also won the Big East Defensive Player of the Year awards in both years. After two years at Georgetown...

Jersey. He was a professional American football player. He played the defensive back position for the Toronto Argonauts in 1978. He also played in the...

moved to J2 League club Tokushima Vortis on loan. He played 45 matches as defensive midfielder. In 2008, he moved to J1 club Omiya Ardija on loan. However...

a rearguard. If the Indians attacked, the skirmisher company formed a defensive circle. Once the danger had passed, they returned to their original positions...

as the QMJHL Defenceman of the Year; the Raymond Lagacé Trophy as the Defensive Rookie of the Year; and the Mike Bossy Trophy as the league's best pro...

while modernist Islamic scholars generally equate military jihad with defensive warfare. In Sufi circles, spiritual and moral jihad has been traditionally...

he joined J1 League club FC Tokyo in 2009. He played many matches as defensive midfielder from first season. Tokyo won the champions in the 2009 J.League...

to play for arch-rival Flamengo in 1949 where he formed a formidable defensive duo with Juvenal which was regarded as one of the best defences of all...

has been known to rip off the man o' war's tentacles and use them for defensive purposes. The Portuguese man o' war is often found with many different...

October 1997) is a Mexican professional footballer. He plays as either a defensive midfielder or centre-back for Fenerbahçe, on loan from Premier League...

belonged to the Indus Valley civilization. They found a well, part of a defensive town wall, pottery, bricks, and beads made from semi-precious stones....

sometimes known as simply Danilo, is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or centre-back for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad and the...

he joined J2 League club Sagan Tosu in 2010. He played many matches as defensive midfielder from his first season. Tosu got second place in the 2011 season...

at the end of the 2009 season. From 2011, he played many matches as a defensive midfielder. In 2013, he was converted to right-side back. In 2014, he...

mainly played for the Toronto Blue Jays. Fernández was known for his defensive skills, setting a nine-year record for shortstops with a .992 fielding...

were also moved to Corregidor. Gen. MacArthur wanted to move his men to defensive positions. When the Japanese attacked, the untrained Philippine Army troops...

broke through in the Bundesliga and established himself in Salzburg's defensive midfield. He started five Champions League matches, missing only the final...