Sandro Salvadore (; 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, and two FIFA World Cups, and was also a member of the team that won the 1968 UEFA European Football Championship.

International career

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).

Sandro Salvadore

Style of play

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.

Sandro Salvadore

Honours

Milan

Serie A: 1958–59, 1961–62

Juventus

Serie A: 1966–67, 1971–72

Coppa Italia: 1964–65

Italy

UEFA European Championships: 1968

References

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1939 births

2007 deaths

Footballers from Milan

Italian men's footballers

Italy men's international footballers

1962 FIFA World Cup players

1966 FIFA World Cup players

UEFA Euro 1968 players

European champions for Italy

UEFA European Championship-winning players

AC Milan players

Juventus FC players

Serie A players

Footballers at the 1960 Summer Olympics

Olympic footballers for Italy

Men's association football defenders

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