The phrase "football equivalent" refers to something that is similar or comparable to the sport of football. It means finding an equivalent or similar situation, action, or concept within the context of football. Full definition
We are a sinking ship and no agent would allow their players to join footballs equivalent of the titanic. (justarsenal.com)
Basically agree... Walcott is footballs equivalent of greshams law... Bad money drives out good... though whether gnabry or Campbell were good enough is debatable... Still until the whippet leaves it will be difficult for arsenal to become an attacking threat and he remains thanks to the dictators deluded understanding of the game and the ramblings of his sycophantic followers ably represented by jam butty for arsenal (justarsenal.com)
Croom says Thomas's best move is the football equivalent of the crossover dribble: He lines up in a three - point stance and takes two quick steps to the outside, then cuts back to the inside. (si.com)