Forward dropping deep.
False nine
FALS NIYN
fɔːls naɪn
Noun
Example Sentences
"Playing a false nine."
"He's the false nine."
Etymology & History
Football tactical role. Number 9 not traditional.
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United Kingdom
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Era
2000s
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