During the 1990 World Cup, Schillaci stood out as the top scorer with six goals, earning the Golden Boot. He debuted as a substitute in the opening match against Austria, scoring in a 1-0 victory.
His international career was marked by only one other goal, scored in a 2-1 defeat against Norway during the Euro 1992 qualifiers.
Schillaci also played at the club level, showcasing his skills at Juventus and Inter Milan, before concluding his career in Japan with Jubilo Iwata.