Genius on pitch in Scunthorpe league (4)

I believe the answer is:

pele

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'genius on pitch' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'in scunthorpe league' is the wordplay.
'in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'PELE' is hidden in the letters of 'scunthorpe league'.

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(Other definitions for pele that I've seen before include "Legendary Brazilian soccer player" , "Brazil's hero" , "Brazilian footballer, Edison Arantes do Nascimento" , "Brazilian footballing legend" , "Footballing legend, aka Edison Arantes do Nascimento" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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