Efraín Sánchez facts for kids
Sánchez in 2012
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Efraín Elías Sánchez Casimiro | ||
| Date of birth | 26 February 1926 | ||
| Place of birth | Barranquilla, Colombia | ||
| Date of death | 16 January 2020 (aged 93) | ||
| Place of death | Bogotá, Colombia | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1944 | Millonarios | ||
| 1945 | Once Caldas | ||
| 1946 | La Fortuna | ||
| 1947–1949 | San Lorenzo | ||
| 1950 | América de Cali | ||
| 1951 | Deportivo Cali | ||
| 1952 | Junior | ||
| 1953–1954 | Santa Fe | ||
| 1955–1957 | Medellín | ||
| 1958–1960 | Atlas | ||
| 1960–1963 | Medellín | ||
| 1964 | Millonarios | ||
| National team | |||
| 1947–1962 | Colombia | ||
| Teams managed | |||
| 1963 | Colombia | ||
| 1975 | Colombia | ||
| 1983–1984 | Colombia | ||
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Efraín Elías Sánchez Casimiro (born February 26, 1926 – died January 16, 2020) was a famous Colombian football player. He was often called "El Caimán" (The Caiman). He was a fantastic goalkeeper, known for his amazing saves and leadership on the field.
A Star Goalkeeper
Efraín Sánchez was born in Barranquilla, Colombia. He started his football journey playing for different clubs. As a goalkeeper, his job was to stop the opposing team from scoring goals. He was very good at it!
He played for many well-known teams. These included Medellín, San Lorenzo in Argentina, and Atlas in Mexico. He helped his teams win the Colombian league title three times. This shows how important he was to their success.
Playing for Colombia
Sánchez also played for the Colombian national team. He represented his country from 1947 to 1962. He was the captain of the team at the 1962 FIFA World Cup in Chile. This was a very important moment for Colombian football. It was the first time Colombia ever played in a FIFA World Cup!
From Player to Manager
After a long and successful career as a player, Efraín Sánchez decided to become a football manager. A manager is like the coach of a team. He guides the players and decides the team's strategy.
He managed the Colombian national team three different times. He was in charge in 1963, 1975, and again from 1983 to 1984. This shows how much trust people had in his knowledge of the game.
His Legacy
Efraín Sánchez passed away in Bogotá, Colombia, on January 16, 2020, at the age of 93. He is remembered as one of Colombia's greatest football legends. He helped shape the sport in his country, both as a player and as a manager.
See also
In Spanish: Efraín Sánchez para niños
