How to Say "starting player" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “starting player” is “titular” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2formal
sports

Examples
Necesitamos la firma del titular de la cuenta.
We need the signature of the account holder.
El portero titular no podrá jugar el partido.
The starting goalkeeper won't be able to play the match.
Ella es la titular de la cátedra de historia.
She is the head professor of the history department.
Person word
When it refers to a person, you use 'el titular' for a man and 'la titular' for a woman.
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