Oswaldo Sánchez

Soccer Player

Birthday September 21, 1973

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Mexico

Age 51 years old

#167,562 Most Popular

About

Goalkeeper who joined Santos Laguna in 2007 after spending 8 seasons with Guadalajara. He was a member of the Mexican national team from 1996 to 2011, appearing in 99 matches and leading the team to the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 1996 and 2003.

Before Fame

He made his debut for FC Atlas at the age of 20, replacing the team's injured starting goalkeeper; two years later he became the #1 keeper on the team.

Trivia

He was on the cover of the North American edition of the video game FIFA Football 2005.

Family Life

He dedicated the first game of the 2006 World Cup to his father, who passed away shortly before.

Associated With

Guillermo Ochoa was another popular goalkeeper in the Mexican leagues and on the Mexican national team.