Salvador Fúnez Sardina (born 2 June 1981), commonly known as Salva, is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a central defender.

Playing career Born in Madrid, Salva's professional input consisted of 67 Segunda División matches over four seasons, with Leganés and Rayo Vallecano. He retired at the end of 2010–11 aged 30 as the latter club had just promoted to La Liga, due to a knee injury.

Salva scored his only goal in the second tier on 16 May 2009, opening the 5–0 win against Córdoba for Rayo.

Coaching career After retiring, Salva worked as an assistant manager under his former teammate Míchel at that team (main and youth squads), Huesca and Girona.

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