Cryptic crossword clue
Footballer seeking victory over Germany, but losing many! 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word WINGER

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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 = winger.
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 WINGER mean?

WINGER noun
  1. One of the casks stowed in the wings of a vessel's hold, being smaller than such as are stowed more amidships.
  2. An offensive player who plays on either side of the center.

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