Rubén Sánchez Montero (born 3 July 1987) is a Spanish former professional footballer, coach[1] and currently a businessman.[2]

Playing career

Early career

Sánchez was born in Madrid, Spain. Heighted at 1.92 m,[3] he came through the Atletico de Madrid youth system.[3] Whilst in Atlético de Madrid's youth rosters, he played against players as Cesc Fabregas, Gerard Piqué and Antonio Adan.[1][3] In 2007, he joined Swiss club AC Bellinzona.[3]

Levante

In the 2008–09 Segunda División season, Sánchez played for Levante.[4] He made five appearances and scored one goal against Elche.[4]

Sportivo Luqueño

In the 2008 Sportivo Luqueño roster, Sánchez colleagued with Arístides Florentín, Celso Esquivel, Argentines Javier Liendo and Valentin Filippini and United States goalkeeper Bryan Lopez.[citation needed] Whilst at Sportivo Luqueño, he did not appear in the 2008 Copa Libertadores.[5]

Latter career and retirement

In August 2011, he joined a 21-man roster at CF Villanovense in the Segunda B.[3] In December 2011, Sánchez signed with Segunda División B club Coruxo FC.[4] He joined the team to cover the absence of strikers Javi Zurbano.[4]

Sandecja Nowy Sącz

On 29 September 2012, he debuted in Poland's I liga for Sandecja Nowy Sącz in a 2–0 home defeat against GKS Katowice, playing 90 minutes and wearing the number 10 jersey.[6] On 6 October 2012, he started in a 4–0 away defeat against Stomil Olsztyn, playing until the 46th minute before being substituted off of the field for Sebastian Szczepanski.[7] On 18 November 2012, he made his last appearance for Sandecja in a 1–0 away defeat against Kolejarz Stróże, when he was substituted onto the field for Filip Burkhardt in the 63rd minute.[8]

He left the club after making seven appearances in the 2012–13 I liga.[2][9]

Coaching career

Following his retirement, he worked as a coach for Madrid-based club CD Vicálvaro.[1]

Style of play

Sánchez played as an attacking midfielder and liked to be creative on the field.[1]

Television

He appeared on Spanish television reality show La Isla de las Tentaciones, making appearances in the first and third seasons of the competition.[2]

Personal life

Sánchez is from Barrio de Mejorada in Madrid.[1] His favourite football club is Atlético de Madrid.[1] His favourite players are Zinedine Zidane and Andres Iniesta.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "The newspaper of teenagers: Entrevista a Rubén Sánchez Montero (Futbolista)". Cibercorresponsales. 15 December 2012. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "El aspecto de Rubén Sánchez (LIDLT) en 2008, cuando era futbolista profesional". 5 March 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d e "El delantero trotamundos Rubén Sánchez se incorpora al Villanovense". Hoy. 12 August 2011.
  4. ^ a b c d "El Coruxo se refuerza con el delantero Rubén Sánchez". Atlántico. 30 December 2011.
  5. ^ "Sportivo Luqueño - Appearances Copa Libertadores 2008". worldfootball.net.
  6. ^ "Sandecja Nowy Sącz vs. GKS Katowice - 29 September 2012". Soccerway.
  7. ^ "Stomil Olsztyn vs. Sandecja Nowy Sącz - 6 October 2012". Soccerway.
  8. ^ "Kolejarz Stróże vs. Sandecja Nowy Sącz - 18 November 2012". Soccerway.
  9. ^ "Spain - Rubén Sánchez - Profile with news, career statistics and history". Soccerway.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruben_Sanchez_Montero
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