The difference between Centre forward and Number nine

When used as nouns, centre forward means the most central of the strikers, whereas number nine means the batsman who bats ninth.

check bellow for the other definitions of Centre forward and Number nine

  1. Centre forward as a noun (British spelling, football):

    The most central of the strikers; traditionally the player who makes the kick-off.

  1. Number nine as a noun (cricket):

    The batsman who bats ninth.

  2. Number nine as a noun (soccer):

    The centre forward

  3. Number nine as a noun (dated, British Army, _, military slang):

    A laxative pill.

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