Sándor Sallai (born 26 March 1960, Debrecen) is a Hungarian retired professional footballer who played as a defender.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Sándor Sallai | ||
Date of birth | 26 March 1960 | ||
Place of birth | Debrecen, Hungary | ||
Height | 5 ft 6+1⁄2 in (1.69 m) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1979–1983 | Debrecen | 95 | (2) |
1983–1990 | Honvéd | 138 | (3) |
Total | 233 | (5) | |
International career | |||
1981–1989 | Hungary | 55 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
He made his début for the Hungary national team in 1981, and was awarded 55 caps, and scored one goal, up to 1989.[1] Sallai was a participant at the 1982 and 1986 FIFA World Cups where Hungary, on both occasions, failed to progress from the first stage.
Personal life
editHis nephew is Roland Sallai.
References
edit- ^ Mamrud, Roberto. "Hungary - Record International Players". RSSSF. Retrieved 2 September 2006.