Sandro Salvadore (; 29 November 1939 – 4 January 2007) was an Italian footballer who played as a defender for Italian clubs A.C. Milan and

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throughout his career, winning titles at both clubs. He also represented the Italy national team, participating in the

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, and two

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s, 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

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at international level. He was part of the teams that played both at the

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and

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s (the latter as captain).

Style of play

Salvadore usually played as a libero, although he was also capable of playing in other defensive positions, including as a

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. He is considered to be one of the greatest Italian defenders of all time.

Honours

Milan *

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: 1958–59, 1961–62 Juventus *

: 1966–67, 1971–72, 1972–73 * Coppa Italia: 1964–65 Italy * UEFA European Championships: 1968

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Salvadore, Sandro 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 20th-century Italian sportsmen