Vicente Sánchez facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Vicente Martín Sánchez Bragunde | ||
| Date of birth | 7 December 1979 | ||
| Place of birth | Montevideo, Uruguay | ||
| Height | 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1998–1999 | Sud América | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2000 | Sud América | 17 | (0) |
| 2000 | Tacuarembó | 11 | (1) |
| 2001 | Nacional | 9 | (2) |
| 2001–2007 | Toluca | 242 | (85) |
| 2008–2010 | Schalke 04 | 50 | (3) |
| 2010–2012 | América | 49 | (11) |
| 2012–2013 | Nacional | 25 | (4) |
| 2013–2015 | Colorado Rapids | 55 | (11) |
| 2016 | Defensor Sporting | 10 | (2) |
| 2017 | Houston Dynamo | 21 | (2) |
| 2021 | Rio Grande Valley FC | 29 | (2) |
| International career | |||
| 2001–2008 | Uruguay | 31 | (5) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2022 | Pachuca (assistant) | ||
| 2024–2025 | Cruz Azul U23 | ||
| 2025 | Cruz Azul (interim) | ||
| 2025 | Cruz Azul | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 November 2021 | |||
Vicente Martín Sánchez Bragunde (born on December 7, 1979) is a football manager from Uruguay. He used to be a professional football player. Most recently, he was the manager for the Liga MX club Cruz Azul.
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Vicente Sánchez's Football Journey
Playing for Different Clubs
Vicente Sánchez was born in Montevideo, Uruguay. He played for many different football clubs during his career. Some of these clubs include Sud América, Tacuarembó, and Nacional in Uruguay.
He also played for Deportivo Toluca in Mexico for a long time, from 2001 to 2007. After that, he moved to Germany to play for Schalke in 2008, where he stayed for two seasons. He then returned to Mexico to play for Club América. In August 2010, he scored his first goal for Club América in a game against Chiapas.
Playing in Major League Soccer
In August 2013, Vicente Sánchez joined Colorado Rapids, a team in Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States. He quickly made an impact, scoring his first goal for the team in September 2013. He even helped his team win a game by forcing an opponent to score an own goal.
Even though he was a popular player and one of the top scorers for the Colorado Rapids in 2015, the team decided not to keep him for the 2016 season. They wanted to bring in new players like Marco Pappa and Tim Howard.
After leaving MLS, Sánchez went back to Uruguay and played for his hometown club, Defensor Sporting, in 2016. He helped them finish fourth in their league, which meant they could play in the 2017 Copa Sudamericana tournament.
He returned to MLS in 2017 to play for the Houston Dynamo. He helped the Dynamo reach the playoffs and even made the winning assist in their first playoff game against Sporting Kansas City. In 2021, he came out of retirement to play and coach for Rio Grande Valley FC.
Vicente Sánchez as a Manager
Leading Cruz Azul
Vicente Sánchez started his coaching career as an assistant manager for Pachuca in 2022. Later, in January 2025, he became the interim head coach for Cruz Azul. After leading the team for eight matches, the club decided he would stay in charge for the rest of the Clausura 2025 tournament.
During his time as manager, Sánchez led Cruz Azul to win their seventh CONCACAF Champions Cup trophy. They won the final game against Vancouver Whitecaps with a score of 5–0. In June 2025, Cruz Azul announced that Sánchez would be leaving the club.
Playing for His Country
Vicente Sánchez also played for the Uruguay national football team. He played in the 2007 Copa América tournament. He played in 31 games for his country and scored 5 goals.
About His Life
Vicente Sánchez has a U.S. green card. This means he is considered a local player for teams in Major League Soccer.
Achievements and Awards
As a Player
Toluca
- Mexican League Champion: 2002 (Apertura), 2005 (Apertura)
- CONCACAF Champions' Cup: 2003
Uruguay National Team
- Copa América third place: 2004
As a Manager
Cruz Azul
- CONCACAF Champions Cup: 2025
Individual Awards
- Mexican Primera División Golden Ball: 2006 (Apertura)
See also
In Spanish: Vicente Sánchez para niños
