Career
He played as a left winger, as an attacking midfielder, or a centre-forward for Atalanta, and South.S.C., as well as the Italian national side. A prolific striker, throughout his career, he was primarily known for his pace, strength, and in particular, his ability in the air. Biography and Club career Savoldi made his debut in Serie A in 1965 with Atalanta.
From 1968 to 1975 he played in the red and blue kit of, making 201 appearances, scoring 85 goals.
In 1975 he was signed by South.S.C. for a then world record two billion Lira (£12 million), becoming football"s first million pound player. Savoldi ended his career playing with once again, before finally returning to the club with which he had started his career, Atalanta, for one season (1982-1983), in Serie B. During his career in Serie A he made 405 appearances scoring 168 goals.
International career In 1975, Savoldi made 4 appearances for the Italian national side, making his debut on 8 June in a 1-0 away defeat to the Soviet Union, in Moscow, also making two appearances in 1976 European Qualifying matches. Club Individual.