/Sounds like 'poon-TEH-roh'/
In football in the Southern Cone, the player who plays on the wings, what in Spain is called a winger. A good 'puntero' has speed, dribbling, and crossing ability.
Example
"The left 'puntero' ran all game and sent in three perfect crosses."
"We need a 'puntero' who can unbalance the defense, not one who falls on his own."
Regional synonyms:
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/Sounds like 'poon-TEH-roh'/
In football in the Southern Cone, the player who plays on the wings, what in Spain is called a winger. A good 'puntero' has speed, dribbling, and crossing ability.
Example
"The left 'puntero' ran all game and sent in three perfect crosses."
"We need a 'puntero' who can unbalance the defense, not one who falls on his own."
Regional synonyms: