The difference between Centre forward and Striker

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

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

Striker as a noun:

An individual who is on strike.

Striker as a noun:

Someone or something that hits someone or something else. A blacksmith's assistant who wields the sledgehammer. A piece used to push other pieces toward the pockets in the Asian game of carom.

Striker as a noun (soccer):

One of the players on a team in football (soccer) in the row nearest to the opposing team's goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals.

Striker as a noun (military, slang):

An officer's servant or orderly.

Striker as a noun (baseball, slang, 1800s):

The batter.

Striker as a noun (cricket):

The batsman who is currently facing the bowler and defending his wicket.

Striker as a noun (obsolete):

A harpoon.

Striker as a noun (obsolete):

A harpooner.

Striker as a noun (obsolete):

An inexperienced member of a ship's crew.

Striker as a noun (obsolete):

A wencher; a lewd man.

Striker as a noun (obsolete, politics):

A blackmailer in politics.

Striker as a noun (obsolete, politics):

One whose political influence can be bought.