Oswaldo Sánchez

Footballer and World Cup goalkeeper

Oswaldo Sánchez - Footballer and World Cup goalkeeper
Born

September 21st, 1973
51 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Mexico

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A professional footballer played as a goalkeeper. Competed in multiple international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup. Played for Club América, Santos Laguna, and Guadalajara. Enjoyed a successful club career in Liga MX and earned recognition for contributions to the national team.

Represented Mexico in the 2002 and 2006 FIFA World Cups

Helped Club América win the 2002 Torneo Invierno

Secured multiple Liga MX titles with Santos Laguna

Participated in three editions of the Gold Cup

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