What does the cryptic crossword clue "Footballer put off allows goal in (8)" mean?

The definition is "Footballer". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). END (synonym="goal/objective") in DEFER (synonym="to put off/to delay to a later time") = DEFENDER; definition: "Footballer" The answer is DEFENDER.

Footballer put off allows goal in (8)

Independent Cryptic #1660 | 5 Down | 2021-12-19 flower

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