Salvador Volpati is a Portuguese former

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who played as a defender.

Career

Volpati played in the

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in 1971 with Toronto First Portuguese. In July, 1971 he was loaned to the

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of the

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because of a player shortage due to inquires. He made two appearances for the Metros during his short stint.

References

Year of birth missing Men's association football defenders Portuguese footballers Toronto First Portuguese players Toronto Blizzard (1971–1984) players Canadian National Soccer League players North American Soccer League (1968–1984) players Portuguese expatriate footballers Expatriate soccer players in Canada Portuguese expatriate sportspeople in Canada {{Portugal-footy-bio-stub