Sandro Salvadore (Italian pronunciation: [ˈsandro salvaˈdoːre]; 29 November 1939 – 4 January 2007) was an Italian footballer who played as a defender for Italian clubs A.C. Milan and Juventus throughout his career, winning titles at both clubs. He also represented the Italy national team, participating in the 1960 Summer Olympics,[1] and two FIFA World Cups, and was also a member of the team that won the 1968 UEFA European Football Championship.
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Sandro Salvadore | ||
Date of birth | (1939-11-29)29 November 1939 | ||
Place of birth | Milan, Italy | ||
Date of death | 4 January 2007(2007-01-04) (aged 67) | ||
Place of death | Costigliole d'Asti, Italy | ||
Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Position(s) | Libero, centre-back | ||
Youth career | |||
1955–1958 | A.C. Milan | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1958–1962 | A.C. Milan | 72 | (1) |
1962–1974 | Juventus | 331 | (15) |
Total | 403 | (16) | |
National team | |||
1960–1970 | Italy | 36 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
From 1960 to 1970 Salvadore won 36 full caps for Italy at international level. He was part of the teams that played both at the 1962 and 1966 FIFA World Cups (the latter as captain).[2]
Salvadore usually played as a libero, although he was also capable of playing in other defensive positions, including as a centre-back. He is considered to be one of the greatest Italian defenders of all time.[3]
Milan
Juventus
Italy
Italy football squad – 1960 Summer Olympics – fourth place | ||
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Italy squad – 1962 FIFA World Cup | ||
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Italy squad – 1966 FIFA World Cup | ||
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Italy squad – UEFA Euro 1968 winners (1st title) | ||
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