A player or athlete; someone who takes part in a sport or competition, often as a team member.
日本代表の選手たちは厳しい練習を続けている。
The Japanese national team players continue intense training.
彼はチームの最年少の選手だ。
He is the youngest player on the team.
試合前に選手たちは入念にストレッチをした。
Before the match, the players carefully stretched.