Description
Miguel �ngel "M�chel" Salgado Fern�ndez is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a right back.
Nicknamed Il Due, he was known for his combative tackling and attacking play. Attesting to his aggressive style, Salgado's former Real Madrid teammate Steve McManaman ? where he spent an entire decade, after excellent displays at Celta ? once described him as "the hardest person in the world....a genuine psychopath, even in training." He also played three seasons in England with Blackburn Rovers.
During a 15 year period in Spain, Salgado ? who appeared in 343 La Liga games, scoring seven goals ? represented the Spanish national team, collecting more than 50 caps and appearing in one World Cup and one European Championship.
Born
October 22nd, 1975 in As Neves (Age 49)
Teams
Independiente F.C. (2018) | Blackburn Rovers F.C. (2009-2012) | Galicia national football team (2005) | Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (1999-2009) | Spain national football team (1998-2006) | Spain national under-21 football team (1996-1998) | UD Salamanca (1996-1997) | Malaga (1995-1999) | Spain national under-20 football team (1995) | Spain national under-19 football team (1995) | Celta Vigo B (1994-1995) | Spain national under-18 football team (1994) |
Last Changes
2025/04/10
New Address: Available to members only
2025/04/10
New Address: Available to members only
2022/11/03
New Scanned Autograph (Bought/Probably Authentic (Certified/COA))