Galić won the Yugoslav First League four times during his career with Partizan.
He scored the first goal ever in the UEFA Euro tournament during the 1960 competition.
Galić was the top scorer at the 1960 Olympic Games, netting seven goals.
Biography
Early Life
Milan Galić was born in 1938 and became a prominent Serbian footballer known for his exceptional skills as a forward. He began his football journey with Proleter Zrenjanin before making a significant move to FK Partizan in 1958, where he would spend the next eight seasons of his career.
Career
During his time at Partizan, Galić established himself as a key player, helping the team secure the Yugoslav First League title four times (1961, 1962, 1963, and 1965). His remarkable performance included scoring a hat-trick in the decisive match that clinched the 1960-61 title. After his successful stint at Partizan, he played for Standard Liège from 1966 to 1970 and then moved to Stade de Reims until 1973.
On the international stage, Galić made his debut for the Yugoslav national team in 1959 and was a vital member of the squad that finished as runners-up in the 1960 European Nations' Cup, where he was the tournament's joint-top scorer. He also played a crucial role in winning a gold medal at the 1960 Summer Olympics, finishing as the top scorer with seven goals. Galić's international career continued with appearances in the 1962 FIFA World Cup, where he scored three goals.
Legacy
Milan Galić left an indelible mark on football, not only through his club achievements but also as a celebrated international player. His honors include being the top scorer in both the Olympic Games and the European Nations' Cup in 1960, and he was recognized with a place in the Ballon d'Or rankings in 1962. Galić passed away in 2014, but his contributions to the sport continue to be remembered.
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Career & Clubs
Galić made his international debut for Yugoslavia in a 2–0 home win over Bulgaria on 31 May 1959, scoring the game's opening goal. Galić was a member of the team that finished as runner-up in the 1960 European Nations' Cup. He was the tournament's joint-top scorer with two goals, and he also scored the first goal ever in the UEFA Euro tournament. Later the same year, Galić played for Yugoslavia at the 1960 Summer Olympics, winning the gold medal. He was the tournament's top scorer with seven goals, including the opening goal in the final, a 3–1 victory over Denmark. Subsequently, Galić represented the country at the 1962 FIFA World Cup and scored three goals during the tournament, as the team finished in fourth place. His final international was an October 1965 World Cup qualification match away against France.
Partizan
After starting out with Proleter Zrenjanin, Galić was transferred to Partizan in the 1958–59 campaign. He spent the following eight seasons at Stadion JNA, winning the Yugoslav First League on four occasions (1961, 1962, 1963 and 1965). In 1960–61 season, Galić won his first title with Partizan. That was also first title for The Steamroller after 1949. He scored a twice in first match of the season, in Split against RNK Split and helping club to reach first victory in the season, 4–2. He also scored two goals in Eternal Derby in a 3–0 home victory on 30 October 1960. On 11 June 1961, Galić scored hat-trick in a 4–2 away victory against Radnički Beograd, in last round and securing the title. He scored 14 goals in 21 league matches and become the top scorer of club in the season. In next season, Galić helped the club win second consecutive title. He scored 7 goals in 21 matches. He scored twice on 27 August in a 2–1 home victory against OFK Beograd and also scored another two goals on 4 March at Omladinski Stadium in a 2–1 victory. Galić decided a Derby against Vojvodina in Novi Sad, on 22 October by the goal in 76th minute and also score against this team in a 2–3 home defeat. He scored an equalizer in a 3–1 away victory in Rijeka. In 1962–63 season the club won another title. Galić scored 15 goals in 24 league matches. On 3 October, he scored his first goal in European competitions, against CSKA Red Flag. He scored a hat-trick in a 4–3 home victory against…
- Club
- FK Partizan (1958–1966)
- Club
- Standard Liège (1966–1970)
- Club
- Stade de Reims (1970–1973)
- Club
- Yugoslavia men's national football team (1959–1965)
- Club
- FK Banat Zrenjanin (1955–1958)
- National team
- Yugoslavia
- National team
- Serbia
Legacy
Club
Partizan
Yugoslav First League: 1960–61, 1961–62, 1962–63, 1964–65 Yugoslav Cup runner-up: 1959–60 European Cup runner-up: 1965–66 Standard Liège
Belgian First Division: 1968–69, 1969–70 Belgian Cup: 1966–67
International
Yugoslavia
Olympic Games: 1960 European Nations' Cup runner-up: 1960
Individual
Olympic Games Top Scorer: 1960 European Nations' Cup Top Scorer: 1960 European Nations' Cup Team of the Tournament: 1960 Golden Badge: 1962 Ballon d'Or (8th place): 1962
Clubs
- FK Banat Zrenjanin1955–1958
- FK Partizan1958–1966
- Yugoslavia men's national football team1959–1965
- Standard Liège1966–1970
- Stade de Reims1970–1973
Played together with
Abdelfettah BoukhrissStandard Liège · 2010–2012
Abdelhamid El KaoutariStade de Reims · 2016–2016- Abdelhamid El KaoutariStade de Reims · 2016–2016
Abdoul TapsobaStandard Liège · 2020
Abdoulaye DialloStade de Reims- Aboubakar OumarouFK Partizan · 2015–2016
- Achraf AchaouiStandard Liège
Aco StojkovFK Partizan · 2006–2006
Adem LjajićFK Partizan · 2008–2010- Admir AganovićFK Partizan · 2003–2004
- Admir SmajićFK Partizan · 1979–1988
- Adrian AliajStandard Liège · 1998–1999
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Identifiers & aliases
Milan Galić was a Yugoslav and Serbian professional footballer who played as a striker. He was part of the Yugoslav squad that won gold at the 1960 Summer Olympics.
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