Real Madrid's original Galacticos: Where are they now?

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TOKYO - DECEMBER 3: Luis Figo of Real Madrid lifts the trophy following victory in the Toyota Intercontinental Cup between Real Madrid and Olimpia, played at the Yokohama Stadium, Tokyo, Japan on December 5, 2002. (Photo by Firto Foto/Getty Images) — *Real Madrid’s original Galacticos were a set of players unlike any other.*

#2 Steve McManaman

29 Aug 1999: Steve McManaman of Real Madrid on the ball during the Spanish Primera Liga match against Numancia at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain. Real won 4-1. \ Pic: Nuno Correia \ Mandatory Credit: Allsport UK /Allsport — *Steve McManaman is a lesser known Galactico compared to others on the list*

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. He became the first English player to win the Champions League with a non-English club in 2000 and then became the first English player to win the coveted trophy twice in 2002 as a part of the Galacticos.

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He retired while playing for Manchester City in 2005, having joined the Citizens in 2003. Following his retirement, he pursued a career as a sports pundit and has worked for ITV, Setanta Sports and currently at BT Sport.

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