What does the cryptic crossword clue "Star prospect to play in football, say (9,5)" mean?

The definition is "football, say". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of STAR + PROSPECT + TO = SPECTATORSPORT; definition: "football, say" The answer is SPECTATORSPORT.

Star prospect to play in football, say (9,5)

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