- Born
- Birth nameJosé Marcelo Salas Melinao
- Nickname
- Matador
- Height5′ 8½″ (1.74 m)
- Marcelo Salas was born on December 24, 1974 in Temuco, Araucanía Region, Chile. He is an actor and producer, known for Kiltro (2006), Videomatch (1990) and UEFA Champions League (1992). He was previously married to Carolina Messen.
- SpouseCarolina Messen(September 12, 1996 - July 2003) (divorced, 2 children)
- 70 appearances for the Chile National Football Team (1994-2007); scored 37 goals. Member of the Copa América 1995, 1999, and the France '98 squads.
- Played with Chile U23 in 1996.
- Striker for Club Universidad de Chile (1993-1996, 2005-2008), River Plate (1996-1998, 2003-2005), S.S. Lazio (1998-2001) and Juventus F.C. (2001-2003).
- Former Chile National Football Team's all-time top scorer. This record was broken by Alexis Sánchez in 2017.
- Began a relationship with Carolina Messen in 1993. They married in September 1996, but separated in December 2002.
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