noun
foreign athlete; foreign player
Refers to a non-Japanese athlete or player, commonly used in sports contexts such as baseball, soccer, or sumo.
今年のチームには外国人選手が三人いる。
This year's team has three foreign players.
外国人選手の活躍がチームの勝利につながった。
The foreign athlete's performance led to the team's victory.
Compound of 外国人 (foreigner) and 選手 (athlete/player).