A "tough tackler" is someone in sports, usually in football, who is very skilled at making strong and effective tackles on opponents, often by using force or physicality. Full definition
Simeone's side is packed full of tough tacklers and it is perhaps, therefore, not much of a surprise that they have won 47 % of their tackle attempts this season, higher than Juventus and PSV on 45 %. (squawka.com)
ElNeny, Xhaka, Coquelin... 3 tough tacklers who will help our attackers flourish, all 3 of them neat passers as well. (justarsenal.com)
A 4 -1-4-1 formation could also be easily applied 60 - 70 mins into a game, bring off the ACM and bring in a deep lying playmaker, the deep lying playmaker doesn't have the be the worlds best tough tackler either, just someone smart who can pass well, read the game well and won't wimp out if he needs to get stuck in... If we have 2 «All Action CM» (AACM?) (justarsenal.com)