Juan Sánchez Miño


Juan Manuel Sánchez Miño is an Argentine professional footballer who plays for Independiente as a midfielder.
He holds an Italian passport.

Career

Boca Juniors

Sánchez Miño began his playing career in 2004, when he arrived as a teenager in the youth sector of Boca Juniors. He made his official debut for the Xeneizes in 2010 against Quilmes. It was not until 2012 when, entering often as a substitute, he gained recognition during a very good season that included his first goal in the local league, against San Lorenzo, and three goals at the 2012 Copa Libertadores: against Arsenal de Sarandí, against Fluminense on 11 April, and against Universidad de Chile on 14 June in the semifinal.

Torino

He took part in Torino's pre-season retreat in July 2014, however, his signing was delayed following problems over the players passport, with Torino having already filled their non-EU squad quota. This was resolved, as he received an Italian passport in August, through a confirmed Italian ancestry in Soveria Mannelli, a Calabrian region of southern Italy. On 9 August 2014 Torino officially announced they had signed Sánchez Miño for an undisclosed fee from Boca Juniors. He debuted in Serie A on 1 September 2014 in Torino-Inter, 0–0.

Style of play

He can play as a left-back or a left-sided winger. He combines good pace with the ability to move into channels, as well as a strong left foot.

Career statistics

Club

Updated 1 January 2015.
1Continental competitions include the Copa Libertadores, the Copa Sudamericana and the UEFA Cup / UEFA Europa League