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

Sándor Sallai
Sallai in 2011
Personal information
Full name Sándor Sallai
Date of birth (1960-03-26) 26 March 1960 (age 64)
Place of birth Debrecen, Hungary
Height 5 ft 6+12 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

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His nephew is Roland Sallai.

References

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