Sándor Sallai

Sándor Sallai (born 26 March 1960, Debrecen) is a retired Hungarian footballer who played as a defender.

The native form of this personal name is Sallai Sándor. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.

Sándor Sallai
Personal information
Full name Sándor Sallai
Date of birth (1960-03-26) 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)
National team
1982–1989 Hungary 55 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

He made his début for the Hungarian 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

His nephew is Roland Sallai.

References
  1. Mamrud, Roberto. "Hungary - Record International Players". RSSSF. Retrieved 2 September 2006.


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