Cryptic crossword clue
Footballer outstanding at the back, awfully like a rock 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word GOALKICKER

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The straight part
We know that "Footballer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case footballer = goalkicker.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does GOALKICKER mean?

GOALKICKER noun
  1. One who kicks goals.
  2. Someone who kicks for penalties and conversions.

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