Late soccer star still in shape, let's say (4)

I believe the answer is:

pele

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'late soccer star still' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'in shape let's say' is the wordplay.
'in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'PELE' can be found hidden inside 'shape lets say'.

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(Other definitions for pele that I've seen before include "Brazilian footballer of renown" , "Legendary Brazilian soccer player" , "Footballing legend, aka Edison Arantes do Nascimento" , "Brazilian footballer, scored over 1000 goals" , "Brazilian World Cup footballer" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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