Soccer player named Athlete of the Century by the I.O.C., despite never playing in the Olympics Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PELE Soccer player named Athlete of the Century by the I.O.C., despite never playing in the Olympics (4)
67% GOAL Soccer player's "Scoooore!" (4)
67% STAR Standout athlete at the Olympics (4) USA Today Feb 5, 2026
62% OLES Cheers for Spanish soccer players (4)
62% ICEBATHS Cold soaks for Olympic athletes (8) USA Today Feb 20, 2026
62% COR "Well I never!" (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 1, 2026
62% EVER "Never have I ___ . . ." (4) USA Today Jan 29, 2026
62% CENTREBACK Defensive soccer player (6,4) (10) Puzzler Jan 12, 2026
59% GRIT Many great athletes play with it (4) New York Times Feb 21, 2026
59% IDOL Olympic athlete with a fan page, e.g. (4) USA Today Feb 13, 2026
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