Leonel Sánchez

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Leonel Sánchez was a prominent Chilean footballer known for his fierce playing style and significant contributions to the sport.

He played for the Chile men's national football team from 1955 to 1968, scoring 24 international goals.

Sánchez was a key player for Universidad de Chile, where he won six national championships between 1959 and 1969.

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Биография

Early Life

Leonel Guillermo Sánchez Lineros was born in Chile and grew up in a family with a strong athletic background, being the son of a professional boxer. He received his education at the prestigious República Argentina primary school and later attended Manuel Barros Borgoño secondary school in Santiago, where he likely developed his passion for sports.

Career

Sánchez's football career spanned over two decades, beginning in 1953 and concluding in 1973. He played primarily as a wing half and became a key figure at Club Universidad de Chile, where he spent 17 of his 20 years in professional football. During his time with Universidad de Chile, he was part of the iconic "Ballet Azul" team, which secured six national championships between 1959 and 1969. His international career was equally impressive; he represented the Chilean national team from 1955 to 1968, scoring 24 goals, including four during the 1962 FIFA World Cup, where Chile finished third. Notably, he was involved in the infamous "Battle of Santiago" match against Italy, which solidified his reputation as one of the toughest players in football history.

Despite receiving offers from prestigious European clubs like Real Madrid and Juventus, Sánchez remained loyal to Universidad de Chile, although he did play on loan for AC Milan in 1963. His contributions to the sport were recognized when he was named to the All-Star Team of the 1962 World Cup and awarded the Golden Boot for his scoring prowess.

Legacy

Sánchez's legacy is marked by his significant achievements in Chilean football, including multiple league titles and a notable performance in the 1962 World Cup. He was also a leadership member of the Unión de Jugadores Profesionales, advocating for the rights of professional football players in Chile. His impact on the game and his fierce playing style have earned him a lasting place in the history of Chilean football.

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International

Scores and results list Chile's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Sánchez goal.

▸ Источник: Wikipedia

Career

He played at left midfield for over 20 years between 1953 and 1973. 17 of those 20 years were for Universidad de Chile, where he was the icon of the Ballet Azul (Blue Ballet), a team that won 6 national championships between 1959 and 1969. Constituted on 10 February 1960, Sánchez was a leadership member of the Unión de Jugadores Profesionales (Union of Professional Football Players) in Chile. Four of his 24 international goals were at the 1962 World Cup on home soil, where he was the top scorer along with five other players as Chile finished the tournament in third place. In that World Cup he is also remembered for his disputes with several Italian players in the infamous Chile – Italy match in the first round: he knocked out the Italian player Mario David with a punch in an altercation after being fouled, and was subsequently kicked in the head by David a few minutes later, resulting in the Italian defender's sending off. Sánchez later also broke Humberto Maschio's nose with a left hook; Chile won the match 2–0. Because of his role in the match, later dubbed the "Battle of Santiago", in 2007, The Times placed Sánchez at number 6 in their list of the 50 hardest footballers in history. Sánchez remained at Universidad de Chile, although he received numerous offers from well known European clubs such as Real Madrid, Juventus and AC Milan. However, he played on loan for AC Milan, previous to a possible signing, in the Torneo Città di Milano (Milan City Tournament) in June 1963…

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Club: C.D. Ferroviarios de Chile (1972–1973)
Club: C.D. Palestino (1971–1972)
Club: Club Universidad de Chile (1953–1969)
Club: Club Social y Deportivo Colo Colo (1969–1970)
Club: Chile men's national football team (1955–1968)
National team: Chile

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Personal life

Leonel Sanchez was the son of a professional boxer. Sanchez studied at República Argentina, a prestigious public primary school of Santiago; and at Manuel Barros Borgoño, a traditional public secondary school of the capital.

▸ Источник: Wikipedia