Nicknamed Il Due (two in Italian), he is known for his combative tackling and attacking play. Attesting to his aggressive style, Salgado's former Real Madrid – where he spent an entire decade, after excellent displays at Celta de Vigo – teammate Steve McManaman once described him as "the hardest person in the world....a genuine psychopath, even in training."
During nearly ten years, 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.
Personal Life
Salgado is married to Malula Sanz, daughter of former Real Madrid president Lorenzo Sanz.
From : www.wikipedia.org
