Emiliano Sala

Emiliano Sala

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BIRTHDAY
Oct 31, 1990 October 31
BIRTHPLACE
Argentina
DEATH DATE
Jan 21, 2025 (age 28)
BIRTH SIGN

About

Forward who played for such teams as FC Nantes of France's Ligue 1. In January 2019, a plane he was flying in disappeared over the English Channel shortly after signing with Premier League side Cardiff City. His body was found through a private search on February 7, 2019.

Trivia

A private GoFundMe campaign was begun by his agency Sports Cover in January 2019 to help fund a private search for him. A daffodil was included next to his name on the game sheet for Cardiff City's league match against Arsenal following his disappearance.

Before Fame

He played in Bordeaux's youth academy between 2010-2012. He debuted professionally for the side in 2012.

Family Life

He was born to Horacio and Mercedes Sala. He held both Italian and Argentinian citizenship.

Associated With

He was signed to Cardiff City FC, where he would have played as Harry Arter's teammate, prior to his January 2019 disappearance.

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