Ricardo Sánchez (footballer)

Ricardo Sánchez (born May 27, 1982 in Guadalajara) is a former Mexican footballer.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Sánchez and the second or maternal family name is Moreno.
Ricardo Sánchez
Personal information
Full name Ricardo Pascual Sánchez Moreno
Date of birth (1982-05-27) 27 May 1982
Place of birth Guadalajara, Mexico
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Atlas
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004 Atlas
2004 → Irapuato (loan) 4 (0)
2004 → Coatzacoalcos (loan)
2004 → Colima (loan)
2005 Guadalajara 0 (0)
2005 → Chivas La Piedad (loan)
2005 → Chivas Coras Tepic (loan)
2006 UAT
2006 Gallos Caliente
2007 California Victory 23 (0)
2008–2009 Minnesota Thunder 55 (17)
2010 Vancouver Whitecaps 12 (1)
2010 FC Tampa Bay 12 (5)
National team
Mexico U-17
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 1, 2010

Career

Club

Sánchez began his career in his native Mexico, playing for numerous Primera División A teams, including the reserve teams of Guadalajara and Atlas in his hometown of Guadalajara, as well as Irapuato, UAT and Querétaro.[1]

Sánchez came to the United States in 2007 to play for the USL First Division expansion franchise California Victory. When the Victory folded at the end of their first season he would sign with the Minnesota Thunder, the same team he scored an overtime goal against in the Open Cup earlier that season. In his first year with the Thunder Sánchez co-lead the team in goals, finishing with 10. He also accumulated four assists during the season.

The 2009 season would be a very productive year for Sánchez. He notched seven goals and co-lead the league in assists with eight, sharing the honor with Wes Knight.[2] Sánchez also finished the season with 72 shots, ranking him second in the league behind Charles Gbeke on 73. At the conclusion of the 2009 season Sánchez was named to the USL First Division All-League First Team.[3]

Following his release from his Thunder contract, Sánchez signed with Vancouver Whitecaps on November 18, 2009.[4] He was traded to FC Tampa Bay, along with Whitecaps team mate Jonny Steele, in July 2010.[5]

Tampa Bay declined his 2011 contract option.[6]

International

Sánchez has played for the Mexico U-17 national team, captaining the squad which took part in the 1999 U17 World Cup in New Zealand.

References
  1. Getting to know Ricardo Sanchez
  2. Minnesota Thunder’s Ricardo Sanchez Honored by USL for Most Assists
  3. Ricardo Sanchez Named to USL First Division All-League First Team
  4. Whitecaps Sign Midfielder Ricardo Sánchez
  5. http://www.tampabay.com/sports/soccer/tampa-bay-rowdies-acquire-jonny-steele-and-ricardo-sanchez/1110201
  6. http://www.tampabay.com/sports/soccer/fc-tampa-bay-has-many-new-looks-this-season/1157898
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