Schillaci became the face of the 1990 World Cup finals, finishing as the top goal scorer and ending Ireland's campaign with a memorable goal in the quarter-finals.
His passionate goal celebrations turned Schillaci into a folk hero in Italy while also securing his place in Irish sporting folklore for his dramatic impact in that quarter-final.
Despite his international success, Schillaci's international career was short-lived, spanning only two years from 1990 to 1991, during which he earned just 16 caps.
Throughout his career, Schillaci played for renowned clubs like Juventus and Inter, appearing in 384 matches and finding the net 159 times.
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