Marcelo Salas
Chilean footballer
- Born
- 24 December 1974, Temuco
- Age
- 51
- Birth name
- José Marcelo Salas Melinao
José Marcelo Salas Melinao (born 24 December 1974), nicknamed Matador, El Fenómeno and Shileno, is a Chilean former footballer who played as a striker. Salas is considered the best striker in the history of Chile. He stood out during the 1990s and 2000s in clubs such as Universidad de Chile, River Plate, Lazio and Juventus. He was the captain of the Chile national team and the top scorer – scoring 45 goals in total: 37 goals for the Chile national football team and 8 goals with the Chile Olympic football team.
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