English

Noun

back four ‎(plural back fours)

1. (soccer) The set of defenders in a team.

   it was a comfortable evening for the Gunners back four.

   • 2011 December 10, David Ornstein, “Arsenal 1 - 0 Everton”, in BBC Sport:

     Despite dominating possession and territory, they were being comfortably contained by Everton's well-organised midfield and diligent back four.

Derived terms

• flat back four