Óscar Sánchez (footballer, born 1971) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Óscar Carmelo Sánchez Zambrana | ||
| Date of birth | July 16, 1971 | ||
| Place of birth | Cochabamba, Bolivia | ||
| Date of death | November 23, 2007 (aged 36) | ||
| Place of death | La Paz, Bolivia | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Aurora | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1991–1996 | The Strongest | 163 | (22) |
| 1997–1998 | Gimnasia de Jujuy | 29 | (6) |
| 1998–1999 | Independiente | 33 | (7) |
| 2000–2001 | The Strongest | 55 | (11) |
| 2002–2006 | Bolivar | 144 | (16) |
| 2007 | The Strongest | 6 | (0) |
| Total | 430 | (62) | |
| International career‡ | |||
| 1994–2006 | Bolivia | 78 | (6) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2007 | The Strongest | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:51, 19 June 2009 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13:51, 19 June 2009 (UTC) |
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Óscar Carmelo Sánchez Zambrana (born July 16, 1971 – died November 23, 2007) was a famous football player from Bolivia. He was a strong defender and even played for his country in the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States. Óscar was born in Cochabamba. He played 78 games for Bolivia and scored 6 goals between 1994 and 2006. He was also the captain of the national team many times.
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Óscar Sánchez: A Bolivian Football Star
Óscar Sánchez began his exciting football journey in 1991. He started his professional career with a team called The Strongest. He played with them for five seasons. During this time, he showed everyone how talented he was as a defender.
Club Career Highlights
After playing for The Strongest, Óscar moved to Argentina. He joined a club called Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy. Here, he became known as a tough and determined defender. What made him special was that he could also score goals! His amazing skills caught the eye of bigger clubs.
In 1998, Óscar joined a very famous club, Independiente. This was a big step in his career. He played well there, showing his strong defensive skills.
Later, in 2000, Óscar returned to Bolivia. He played for The Strongest again for two more periods. He also played for another well-known Bolivian club, Bolívar. He spent many years playing for these top teams in Bolivia.
Playing for the National Team
Óscar Sánchez was a very important player for the Bolivia national football team. He played for his country from 1994 to 2006. His first game for Bolivia was on April 20, 1994. It was a friendly match against Romania in Bucharest.
He was part of the Bolivian team that played in the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States. This is a huge achievement for any footballer. He played 78 matches for Bolivia and scored 6 goals. He was also chosen to be the team captain many times, showing his leadership on the field.
A Brave Fight and New Role
In 2007, Óscar faced a serious health challenge. He had to have one of his kidneys removed due to a health issue. Even after this, he bravely tried to keep playing football. However, he soon had to stop playing professionally.
After retiring as a player, Óscar was offered a new role. He became the manager for his old club, The Strongest. He did an amazing job as a manager, leading the team on an impressive winning streak. Sadly, his health problems continued, and he had to step down from his manager position in October 2007.
Óscar Sánchez passed away on November 23, 2007. He is remembered as a true football hero in Bolivia. He was known for his strength, skill, and leadership on the field.
