Míchel Salgado Spanish Footballer From As Neves
Míchel Salgado · association football player and association football coach · Spanish
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Biography
Míchel Salgado, born 22 October 1975 in As Neves, is a Spanish footballer. He is known for spells at Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (1999–2009) and Spain men's national football team (1998–2006).
Career
Míchel Salgado plays in the defender role. In 1994, he is first listed with RC Celta Fortuna. Míchel Salgado has worn the colours of 11 teams on record, including Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Spain men's national football team and RC Celta de Vigo. From 1999 to 2009, he played for Real Madrid Club de Fútbol. At Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (1999–2009), his team-mates on record include Guti, Iker Casillas and Raúl. Spain men's national football team team-mates from the same years include Raúl, Santiago Cañizares and Carles Puyol. On screen, the records list Goal II: Living the Dream (2007).
Recognition
Míchel Salgado’s wins include a Castelao Medal, awarded in 2012.
Teams
11 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1994–1995 | RC Celta Fortuna | Defender |
| 1994 | Spain national under-18 football team | Defender |
| 1995–1999 | RC Celta de Vigo | Defender |
| 1995 | Spain national under-19 football team | Defender |
| 1995 | Spain national under-20 football team | Defender |
| 1996–1998 | Spain national under-21 association football team | Defender |
| 1996–1997 | UD Salamanca | Defender |
| 1998–2006 | Spain men's national football team | Defender |
| 1999–2009 | Real Madrid Club de Fútbol | Defender |
| 2005 | Galicia national football team | Defender |
| 2009–2012 | Blackburn Rovers F.C. | Defender |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Castelao Medal | Won |
Filmography
1 credit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Goal II: Living the Dream | Film |
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Míchel Salgado?
Míchel Salgado is 51 years old, born on 22 October 1975 in As Neves.
What is Míchel Salgado known for?
Míchel Salgado is a defender who has played for Real Madrid Club de Fútbol and Spain men's national football team.
How tall is Míchel Salgado?
Míchel Salgado is 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What is Míchel Salgado’s nationality?
Míchel Salgado is Spanish, born in As Neves.
Has Míchel Salgado won any awards?
Yes. Míchel Salgado won Castelao Medal (2012).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q216816), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Екатерина Лаут · CC BY-SA 3.0
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