money player

American  

noun

Slang.

1. a person who performs best under pressure, especially in a competitive situation.

2. a person skilled in gambling when the stakes are high.

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Etymology

Origin of money player

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

“The undisclosed agreements and payments resulted in the improper classification of Pavón as a target allocation money player in 2019, who should have occupied a designated player slot.”

From Seattle Times

“They’re going to test you physically, mentally. How do you respond to certain situations? Cam has never been in a spot where he had to fight for a starting role. Now he’s going to go into a competition. Competition brings out the best in every player on that roster. He is not a first-round pick anymore. He’s not a highly-guaranteed money player anymore. He’s coming in to compete, and we’ll see what happens. He first has to earn the starting job.”

From Fox News

He was still considered a money player by Beckham, the LSU alumnus turned Pro Bowl receiver who celebrated the Tigers’ national title by handing over cash that Jefferson eventually gave to his church to avoid compliance issues.

From Los Angeles Times

Importing a targeted allocation money player from overseas costs $500,000 and up while homegrown players are just a fraction of that.

From Seattle Times

The Sounders waived Norwegian midfielder Magnus Wolff Eikrem on Friday, saying the targeted allocation money player was no longer the fit once envisioned.

From Seattle Times