The word "battler" refers to a person who struggles or fights against difficult situations or challenges. They are determined individuals who work hard to overcome obstacles in their life. Full definition
You may be wearing a Juve jersey come Sunday afternoon when the Old Lady face relegation battlers Crotone in Turin, but you may also be rooting for Team Don't Lose, something that didn't go so well seven days earlier in Rome. (blackwhitereadallover.com)
It's a bit of a departure for the rhythm action team though, as it's a card battler with gorgeous visuals. (droidgamers.com)
Reason was we had our flanks well protected by Theo and a persistent midfield battlers in Ramsey and Wilshere. (justarsenal.com)