Alexis Sánchez
Alexis Sánchez
Full name: Alexis Alejandro Sánchez Sánchez
Date of birth: December 19, 1988
Place of birth: Tocopilla, Chile
Height: 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Nationality: Chilean
Position: Forward
Club: Inter Milan
Number: 7
Agent: Fernando Felicevich
Early life and career
Alexis Sánchez was born on December 19, 1988, in Tocopilla, Chile. He began playing football at a young age and joined the youth academy of Cobreloa at the age of 15. He made his professional debut for the club in 2005 and quickly established himself as one of the most promising young players in Chile.
Career in Europe
In 2006, Sánchez moved to Europe to join Udinese in Italy. He spent three seasons with the club, scoring 20 goals in 95 appearances. In 2009, he was signed by Barcelona for a fee of €25 million.
Sánchez spent three seasons at Barcelona, winning the La Liga title three times and the UEFA Champions League once. He scored 47 goals in 141 appearances for the club. In 2014, he moved to Arsenal for a fee of £35 million.
Sánchez spent four seasons at Arsenal, scoring 80 goals in 166 appearances. He was the club's top scorer in the 2016–17 season, with 30 goals in all competitions. In 2018, he moved to Manchester United for a fee of £89 million.
Sánchez spent two seasons at Manchester United, scoring 5 goals in 45 appearances. He was loaned to Inter Milan in the 2019–20 season and joined the club permanently in 2020.
International career
Sánchez made his debut for the Chile national team in 2006. He has since made over 100 appearances for the team and has scored 45 goals. He was part of the Chile team that won the Copa América in 2015 and 2016.
Playing style
Sánchez is a versatile forward who can play on either wing or as a center forward. He is known for his pace, dribbling skills, and goalscoring ability. He is also a good passer and can create chances for his teammates.
Achievements
- La Liga: 2010–11, 2012–13, 2013–14
- UEFA Champions League: 2010–11
- Copa América: 2015, 2016
- FA Cup: 2014–15, 2016–17
- Community Shield: 2014, 2015, 2017
- UEFA Europa League: 2020–21
