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Salvatore Schillaci was born on December 1, 1964 in Palermo, Province of Palermo, Italy and was credited as an association football player. Salvatore Schillaci died on September 18, 2024 at the age of 59. Recorded honors include World Cup Golden Ball (1990) and Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (1991). The listed height was 173 cm.
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
- Height
- 173 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1990 World Cup Golden Ball
- 1991 Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Salvatore Schillaci born?
Born December 1, 1964.
When did Salvatore Schillaci die?
Died September 18, 2024, aged 59.
Where was Salvatore Schillaci from?
Salvatore Schillaci was from Palermo, Province of Palermo, Italy.
What did Salvatore Schillaci do?
Salvatore Schillaci worked as association football player.
How tall was Salvatore Schillaci?
Salvatore Schillaci was 173 cm.
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