Alexis Sánchez
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| Name | Alexis Sánchez |
| Caption | Sánchez playing for Manchester United in 2018 |
| Birth date | 19 December 1988 |
| Birth place | Tocopilla, Chile |
| Height | 1.69 m |
| Position | Forward |
| Currentclub | Inter Milan |
| Clubnumber | 70 |
| Youthyears1 | 2004–2005 |
| Youthclubs1 | Cobreloa |
| Years1 | 2005–2006 |
| Clubs1 | Cobreloa |
| Caps1 | 47 |
| Goals1 | 12 |
| Years2 | 2006–2011 |
| Clubs2 | Udinese |
| Caps2 | 95 |
| Goals2 | 20 |
| Years3 | 2011–2014 |
| Clubs3 | Barcelona |
| Caps3 | 88 |
| Goals3 | 39 |
| Years4 | 2014–2018 |
| Clubs4 | Arsenal |
| Caps4 | 122 |
| Goals4 | 60 |
| Years5 | 2018–2020 |
| Clubs5 | Manchester United |
| Caps5 | 32 |
| Years6 | 2019–2020 |
| Clubs6 | → Inter Milan (loan) |
| Caps6 | 22 |
| Years7 | 2020–2022 |
| Clubs7 | Inter Milan |
| Caps7 | 57 |
| Goals7 | 12 |
| Years8 | 2022–2023 |
| Clubs8 | Marseille |
| Caps8 | 35 |
| Goals8 | 14 |
| Years9 | 2023– |
| Clubs9 | Inter Milan |
| Caps9 | 24 |
| Nationalyears1 | 2006– |
| Nationalteam1 | Chile |
| Nationalcaps1 | 163 |
| Nationalgoals1 | 51 |
| Medaltemplates | Country, Chile W, Copa América, 2015, USA W, Copa América, 2016, USA RU, FIFA Confederations Cup, 2017, Russia |
Alexis Sánchez is a Chilean professional footballer who plays as a forward for Serie A club Inter Milan and the Chile national football team. Renowned for his relentless work rate, dribbling ability, and goal-scoring prowess, he has enjoyed a decorated career at some of Europe's top clubs. He is a two-time Copa América champion with Chile and is the nation's all-time leading goalscorer.
Early life and career
Born in the mining city of Tocopilla, he began playing organized football for local club Cobreloa. His exceptional talent was quickly recognized, leading to a move to Italian side Udinese Calcio in 2006. After initial loan spells at Colo-Colo and River Plate to gain experience, he established himself as a key player for Udinese in Serie A, attracting attention from major European clubs.
Club career
His performances at Udinese earned him a transfer to Spanish giants FC Barcelona in 2011, where he won a La Liga title, the Copa del Rey, the Supercopa de España, the UEFA Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup. In 2014, he moved to the Premier League with Arsenal F.C., winning the FA Cup twice and becoming a fan favorite. A high-profile transfer to Manchester United F.C. followed in 2018, before he joined Inter Milan, initially on loan. At Inter Milan, he won the Serie A title and the Coppa Italia under manager Antonio Conte. After a season with Olympique de Marseille in Ligue 1, he returned to Inter Milan in 2023, adding another Supercoppa Italiana to his honors.
International career
A mainstay for the Chile national football team since 2006, he earned his first cap under manager Nelson Acosta. He was instrumental in Chile's golden generation, winning back-to-back Copa América titles in 2015 and 2016, being named Player of the Tournament in the latter. He also helped Chile reach the final of the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup and has represented his nation at multiple FIFA World Cup tournaments. He surpassed Eduardo Vargas to become Chile's all-time top scorer.
Style of play
Primarily a forward or winger, he is celebrated for his explosive acceleration, tenacity, and technical skill. His low center of gravity allows for excellent close control and dribbling in tight spaces, often drawing comparisons to fellow South American stars. His playing style is characterized by immense energy, constant pressing of defenders, and a powerful shot with either foot. Former managers like Arsène Wenger and Marcelo Bielsa have frequently praised his mentality and combativeness.
Personal life
He is commonly known by his nickname "El Niño Maravilla" (The Wonder Kid). He has been involved in various philanthropic efforts in his hometown of Tocopilla and across Chile, often donating equipment and resources to local sports programs. His transfer from Arsenal F.C. to Manchester United F.C. in 2018 involved a historic shirt number swap with Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
Career statistics
As of the end of the 2023-24 season, he has made over 700 club appearances, scoring more than 200 goals across his spells in Chile, Argentina, Italy, Spain, England, and France. For the Chile national football team, he is the nation's most-capped player and all-time leading scorer, with over 160 international appearances and 50 goals. His club honors include league titles in Spain, Italy, and England, as well as domestic cups in multiple countries.
Category:Chilean footballers Category:Chile international footballers Category:Serie A players