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galactico
guh-LAK-tik-oh · noun · slang
A superstar signing bought for a huge fee.
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A world-famous, elite player, especially one of the marquee names signed by Real Madrid.
“They spent big again, adding another galactico to the front line.”
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galactico In A Sentence
They spent big again, adding another galactico to the front line.
Origin & Usage
Spanish 'galactico' (galactic); coined for Real Madrid's star-studded era.
People Also Ask
What is a galactico in football?
A galactico is a world-famous, elite superstar player, typically signed for a huge fee. The term is closely tied to Real Madrid's policy of buying marquee global stars.
Where does the term galactico come from?
It comes from the Spanish word 'galactico' meaning 'galactic', coined during Real Madrid's era under president Florentino Perez when the club signed a series of the world's biggest names.
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