Player from ace clubs to prosper ultimately (5)
I believe the answer is:
actor
'player' is the definition.
(synonyms)
'ace clubs to prosper ultimately' is the wordplay.
'ace' becomes 'a'.
'clubs' becomes 'c' (abbreviation used in card games such as bridge).
'ultimately' suggests the final letters.
The final letter of 'prosper' is 'r'.
'a'+'c'+'to'+'r'='ACTOR'
'from' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for actor that I've seen before include "Luvvy" , "Gielgud, say" , "Player - performer" , "Thesp" , "One in a play" .)