Synonyms and related words :
amateur athlete, archer, athlete, ballplayer, baseballer, baseman, batter, battery, blocking back, bowman, catcher, center, coach, competitor, cricketer, defensive lineman, end, footballer, games-player, gamester, grappler, guard, infielder, jock, jumper, lineman, matman, offensive lineman, outfield, outfielder, player, poloist, professional athlete, pugilist, quarterback, racer, scuffler, skater, sport, sportsman, tackle, tailback, toxophilite, wingback