Salvatore Schillaci

DeathSeptember 182024

Salvatore Schillaci

Salvatore Schillaci, Italian footballer (born 1964)

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When
Wednesday, September 18 20242 years ago
Category
DeathA notable person who died on this day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
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Person
Salvatore Schillaci

At a glance

Born 1964-12-01; died 2024-09-18.

Who they were

Salvatore Schillaci, also known as Totò Schillaci, was an Italian professional footballer who played as a striker. During his club career, he played for Messina (1982–1989), Juventus (1989–1992), Internazionale (1992–1994) and Júbilo Iwata (1994–1997).

Early lifeAI-assisted

Schillaci was born on December 1, 1964, in Palermo, Sicily. He grew up in a working-class family and began playing football in local youth leagues.

Path and careerAI-assisted

Schillaci joined Messina's youth academy and made his Serie C debut in 1982, becoming a prolific striker for the club over seven seasons. His performances earned him a move to Juventus in 1989, where he won the Serie A title in 1990 and 1995.

He gained international prominence at the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy, scoring six goals and helping the host nation reach the final. After Juventus, he played for Internazionale (1992–1994) and then moved to Japan to play for Júbilo Iwata (1994–1997), becoming a pioneering Italian player in the J-League.

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