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    galactico
    /ɡəˈlaktɪkəʊ/

    noun

    • 1. an exceptionally skilled and celebrated soccer player. informal

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › GalácticosGalácticos - Wikipedia

    Galácticos (Spanish for galactics, referring to superstars) are expensive, world-famous football players recruited during the " galácticos " policy pursued by Florentino Pérez during his presidency at Real Madrid, where in his first tenure between 2000 and 2006, he purchased at least one galáctico in the summer of every year.

  3. www.sportingnews.com › ca › real-madridWhat is a Galactico? Ronaldo, Beckham & all Real Madrid's ...

    Oct 9, 2021 · Galactico is the Spanish word for 'galactic' and it is used to describe footballers who are deemed to be superstars or boast ability levels that are 'out of this world'.

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  5. www.footballtransfers.com › en › transfer-newsReal Madrid's Top 10 Galacticos of all time ...

    Feb 15, 2024 · The Galactico concept became associated with Real Madrid during the presidency of Florentino Perez in the early 2000s. It was at this point that the club pursued a recruitment policy that prioritised signing high-profile and exceptionally talented players, the onus on them being an elite superstar at the time of buying.

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  6. www.sportskeeda.com › football › real-madridsReal Madrid's original Galacticos: Where are they now?

    • Luis Figo. One of the greatest players of his generation, Luis Figo became the first Galactico when signed for Madrid from arch-rivals Barcelona in 2000.
    • Steve McManaman. Although another English player is more famous for playing at the capital club, Steve Mcmanaman had a successful time at Real Madrid since he joined them in 1999 from Liverpool.
    • Raul. Raul Gonzalez is a Madridista through and through and signed his first professional contract with Real Madrid at the young age of 17 in 1994. He kicked on from then to play for 16 seasons including captaining the side from 2003 to 2010.
    • Iker Casillas. Casillas graduated from the Madrid youth system and was considered a Galactico as he was a part of the team at that time. However, his achievements since then have ensured that he will be remembered as one.

  7. www.youtube.com › watchHow the 'Galacticos' were formed & was it a success..?

    Oct 26, 2019 · Galácticos (Spanish for galactics, referring to superstars) are expensive, world-famous Real Madrid football players recruited during the "galácticos" policy...

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  8. www.fourfourtwo.com › features › real-madridsReal Madrid's galácticos... remembered by the galácticos ...

    Jul 24, 2017 · The ‘galáctico’ title – which still wasn’t common currency in April 2003 – was a double-edge sword, a celebration of some of the best players in the world, the most impossibly glamorous ...

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  10. www.espn.com › soccer › storyReal Madrid's 'Galacticos': 10 key moments of era that ... - ESPN

    Mar 3, 2021 · The fourth Galactico signing was the only arrival in the summer of 2003. A day after the €35m ($42.5m) deal was made official on July 1, 500 journalists attended his presentation. Club staff ...