1. Athletes who begin a game or match in the initial lineup, as opposed to substitutes
The coach announced the starting players for the championship game.
O treinador anunciou os jogadores titulares para o jogo do campeonato.
2. Players selected to play from the beginning of a competition or season
The starting players warmed up on the field before kickoff.
Os jogadores titulares aqueceram no campo antes do início do jogo.