1. Salvatore Sirigu was known for his powerful back heels, which he used to take penalty kicks.
18 Facts About Salvatore Sirigu
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Salvatore Sirigu had been training as an attacker for a local amateur side, Puri e Forti, at 11 years old when coaches concluded that his asthma condition would hinder him too much as an outfield player.
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On 27 January 2013, Salvatore Sirigu broke Bernard Lama's clean-sheet record for a PSG goalkeeper in Ligue 1.
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Salvatore Sirigu won the award for the second consecutive year in 2014, with PSG defending their league title and winning the Coupe de la Ligue.
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Salvatore Sirigu signed a contract extension on 10 September of the same year, lasting until 2018.
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Salvatore Sirigu remained PSG's first choice goalkeeper in the Coupe de France and Coupe de la Ligue, winning both titles, with Trapp taking his place as the preferred choice in Ligue 1 and UEFA Champions League matches.
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On 26 August 2016, Salvatore Sirigu joined La Liga club Sevilla FC on a season-long loan.
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In July 2018, when Salvatore Sirigu had a year left on his contract, he extended it until June 2022.
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On 3 August 2021, Salvatore Sirigu joined Genoa, stating that his aim was to be chosen by Italy for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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On 15 September 2023, Salvatore Sirigu joined Ligue 1 side OGC Nice on a one-year deal.
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On 16 January 2024, after failing to make an appearance during 124 days at Nice, Salvatore Sirigu left the club and joined Turkish Super Lig club Fatih Karagumruk.
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Salvatore Sirigu left the club by the end of the season following the expiration of his contract.
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On 24 August 2024, Salvatore Sirigu signed a one-year deal with Serie B club Palermo, thus returning to the Rosanero thirteen years after his departure.
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Salvatore Sirigu took part at the 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Championship as the back up of starter Consigli.
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On 28 February 2010, Salvatore Sirigu received his first call-up for the Italy national team by manager Marcello Lippi for a friendly match versus Cameroon which was played at Stade Louis II, Monaco, but did not play, as Federico Marchetti was chosen to start.
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On 31 May 2016, Salvatore Sirigu was included in Antonio Conte's 23-man Italy squad for UEFA Euro 2016.
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In June 2021, Salvatore Sirigu was included in Italy's squad for the rescheduled UEFA Euro 2020 by manager Mancini.
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Salvatore Sirigu is known for his professionalism and leadership qualities, as well as his ability to motivate his teammates, and is therefore considered to be an influential dressing room personality, which makes him a popular figure with his teams' fans.