Víctor Sánchez (footballer, born 1987)

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Víctor Sánchez
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Sánchez playing for Catalonia in 2013
Personal information
Full name Víctor Sánchez Mata
Date of birth (1987-09-08) 8 September 1987 (age 36)
Place of birth Rubí, Spain
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Position(s) Midfielder / Defender
Team information
Current team
 Espanyol
Number 4
Youth career
2002–2005 Europa
2005–2006 Barcelona
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006–2007 Barcelona C 36 (7)
2007–2009 Barcelona B 45 (5)
2008–2011 Barcelona 8 (0)
2009–2010 → Xerez (loan) 25 (2)
2010–2011 → Getafe (loan) 29 (1)
2011 Neuchâtel Xamax 14 (2)
2012– Espanyol 122 (9)
International career‡
2013– Catalonia 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:00, 2 February 2016 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 28 December 2014

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This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Sánchez and the second or maternal family name is Mata.

Víctor Sánchez Mata (born 8 September 1987) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for RCD Espanyol. A versatile player, he can act as central or defensive midfielder, and is also adaptable to all the defensive positions.[1]

Club career

Born in Rubí, Barcelona, Catalonia, Sánchez joined FC Barcelona in July 2005, from neighbouring CE Europa. In the 2006–07 season, while still with the C-team, he played 36 games and scored seven goals. The following campaign he was promoted to the B-squad under Pep Guardiola, helping it promote to Segunda División B by contributing with 31 games and two goals, although he was unable to appear in the play-offs because of injury.

On 2 January 2008 Sánchez made his debut for Barcelona's first team, appearing as a right back in the 2–2 home draw against CD Alcoyano for the Copa del Rey, at the age of 20.[2] His debut in La Liga took place on 18 March, at UD Almería (2–2 draw, one minute played).[3]

With Guardiola in charge of Barça's main squad, Sánchez played in the club's 2008 pre-season. He also appeared in a further seven league matches for the treble champions, but played mainly for the B's.

On 12 August 2009, Sánchez was sent on loan to newly promoted side Xerez CD, on a season-long loan.[4] He scored his first goal for the club on 28 March 2010, in a 3–0 home victory against Real Valladolid.[5] For 2010–11 he was loaned again, joining Madrid's Getafe CF in a season-long move;[6] again, he was put to use in several defensive positions, as the team narrowly avoided top flight relegation.

In late June 2011, Sánchez and Barcelona mutually agreed to rescind the contract that linked the player to the club. On the 29th, he signed a two-year contract in Swiss Super League's Neuchâtel Xamax.[7]

In the last minutes of the 2012 winter transfer window Sánchez returned to his country, penning a three 1/2-years deal with Barcelona neighbours RCD Espanyol.[8]

Club statistics

As of 30 December 2011[9]
Club Season League Cup Europe Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Barcelona C 2006–07 36 7 - - - - 36 7
Total 36 7 - - - - 36 7
Barcelona B 2007–08 31 2 - - - - 31 2
2008–09 14 3 - - - - 14 3
Total 45 5 - - - - 45 5
Barcelona 2007–08 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0
2008–09 7 0 2 0 3 0 12 0
Total 8 0 3 0 3 0 14 0
Xerez 2009–10 25 2 2 0 - - 27 2
Total 25 2 2 0 - - 27 2
Getafe 2010–11 29 1 3 0 5 0 37 1
Total 29 1 3 0 5 0 37 1
Neuchâtel 2011 14 2 2 0 - - 15 2
Total 14 2 2 0 - - 15 2
Espanyol 2011–12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 157 17 10 0 8 0 175 17

Honours

Barcelona

References

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  6. ↑ Victor Sanchez será presentado el viernes por el Getafe (Víctor Sánchez will be presented by Getafe on Friday); Mundo Deportivo, 26 August 2010 (Spanish)
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