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My Take
For me, Totò Schillaci is forever tied to the wild-eyed joy of Italia 90. A relative unknown from Palermo who exploded into the Golden Boot and Golden Ball on home soil, he gave the World Cup one of its most unforgettable Cinderella runs. Beyond Juventus and Inter, I love that he closed his career with Jubilo Iwata, leaving a real mark on Japanese football. His sudden rise from obscurity to national hero is the kind of story that makes the sport feel mythic. His 2024 passing stung, but that golden summer remains untouchable. Riposa in pace, Totò.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Salvatore Schillaci
- Name (Japanese)
- サルヴァトーレ・スキラッチ
- Reading
- さるゔぁとーれ・すきらっち
- Born
- December 1, 1964 – September 18, 2024
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dragon
- Origin
- Palermo, Province of Palermo, Italy
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 173 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1990 World Cup Golden Ball
- 1991 Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Salvatore Schillaci born?
December 1, 1964 – September 18, 2024.
Where is Salvatore Schillaci from?
Salvatore Schillaci is from Palermo, Province of Palermo, Italy.
What does Salvatore Schillaci do?
Salvatore Schillaci works as association football player.
How tall is Salvatore Schillaci?
Salvatore Schillaci is 173 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.