Salvatore Schillaci

Born on December 1, 1964, in Palermo's Capo district (CEP), the son of a bricklayer, Schillaci grew up in a humble family with three brothers and a sister. His passion for football ignited early, starting with AMAT Palermo and taking flight at Messina (1982-1989), where he became the top scorer in Serie B. He is best remembered for his performances and goals in the 1990s World Cup, a competition Italy finished third in, during which Schillaci also won the top scorer and best player awards. That same year, he finished second in the Ballon d'Or standings, behind Germany's Lothar Matthaus, who won the World Cup with his national team.