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Galactico

British

/ ɡəˈlæktɪˌkəʊ /

noun

informal a famous and highly paid footballer

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Etymology

Origin of Galactico

C20: from Spanish Los Galácticos the nickname of the expensively assembled Real Madrid team of the early years of the 21st century; galáctico someone from another galaxy, denoting their superstar status

Example Sentences

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Does the UFC have a Galactico of their own in Topuria?

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2024

If his otherworldly feats at Spurs had given Bale a swagger, becoming a Galactico imbued him with an air of invincibility.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2022

This 'Disneyworld' approach is not dissimilar to the former Galactico philosophy employed by Perez at Real Madrid.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2022

Zidane is not that, but he remains more of a Galactico, to borrow Pérez’s famous label, than any of his charges.

From New York Times • Dec. 2, 2016

The more pertinent question is whether Real would believe Sterling is good enough and has the sort of profile they invariably require for a signing who would cost "Galactico" money?

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2015

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