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My Take
Selvaggi appeals to me as the kind of striker the modern game has nearly forgotten. Born in tiny Pomarico in Italy's Matera province in 1953, standing only 171 cm, he succeeded on instinct and positioning rather than physical dominance, the hallmark of an old-school poacher. Earning the Gold Collar for Sports Merit signals real recognition at home, and his later turn to coaching suggests he wanted to pass that goal-scoring sense on. I am always drawn to athletes who rise from small, hardscrabble towns to national prominence. His is a quietly romantic story of ambition outsizing stature.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Franco Selvaggi
- Name (Japanese)
- フランコ・セルヴァッジ
- Reading
- ふらんこ・せるゔぁっじ
- Born
- May 15, 1953 (age 73)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Snake
- Origin
- Pomarico, province of Matera, Italy
- Height
- 171 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Gold Collar for Sports Merit
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Franco Selvaggi born?
Born May 15, 1953 (age 73).
Where is Franco Selvaggi from?
Franco Selvaggi is from Pomarico, province of Matera, Italy.
What does Franco Selvaggi do?
Franco Selvaggi works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Franco Selvaggi?
Franco Selvaggi is 171 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.