halfback

noun

1. Football.
   1. one of two backs who typically line up on each side of the fullback.
   2. the position played by such a back.
2. (in soccer, Rugby, field hockey, etc.) a player stationed near the forward line to carry out chiefly offensive duties.

noun

1. rugby either the scrum half or the stand-off half
2. soccer old-fashioned any of three players positioned behind the line of forwards and in front of the fullbacks
3. any of certain similar players in other team sports
4. the position of a player who is halfback