The phrase "defender position" refers to a role in sports, especially in games like soccer or basketball, where a player's main responsibility is to protect their team's goal or prevent the opposing team from scoring. Full definition
So on a relative basis our striker position and central defender positions are weaker than our defensive midfield situation. (justarsenal.com)
I will call you at the end of this week to arrange an interview so that we may talk about my suitability for a public defender position in detail. (coverlettersandresume.com)
Oklahoma's coaching staff should've made sure it had defenders positioned so Michel couldn't take whatever yardage he wanted. (sbnation.com)