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SALAS Marcelo

Age: 23 - Born 24.12.74
Height: 1m73
Weight: 73kg
Position: Forward
Club: River Plate (Argentina)
International Debut: 18.05.94 CHI:ARG 3:3

Top division debut in 93 with Universidad de Chile, Transferred to River Plate of Argentina for 3million dollars in 96
Will join Lazio of Italy after the World Cup finals for 23million dollars, a record for a Chilean player
Two league titles with "U" (94, 95)
Scored 10 goals in 13 matches in the France 98 qualifiers
Scored a sensational goal for Chile in their 2-0 win over England at Wembley early this year
Has scored more than 150 goals in less than five years as a professional
Nicknamed "El Matador"


Career Facts
Selections: 38
As Of: 27.06.98
Goals: 28
As Of: 27.06.98


France 98 Statistics
Fouls Suffered: 12
Fouls: 3
Goals: 4
Offside: 5
Shots: 8
Shots on Goal: 5
Cautions: 1


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