Sebastián Sánchez (footballer, born 1988)


Sebastián Fernando Sánchez is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a defender for Gimnasia y Esgrima.

Career

Sánchez's career began with Luján de Cuyo in 2005, featuring in twenty Torneo Argentino A matches in two years. In 2009, Sánchez moved to Mendoza's Gimnasia y Esgrima. Twelve appearances followed as the club were relegated to Torneo Argentino B in 2008–09; he netted two goals across three years in the fourth tier. On 4 July 2012, Sportivo Desamparados signed Sánchez. In 2013, Sánchez moved up to Primera B Nacional with Gimnasia y Esgrima of San Salvador de Jujuy. He made his pro bow on 17 September versus Unión Santa Fe, with his first goal coming in November during a 1–1 draw against Defensa y Justicia.
After three goals and fifty-two matches for Gimnasia y Esgrima, Sánchez departed to play for Primera División side Atlético de Rafaela in January 2015. He participated in four fixtures in the top-flight, before sealing a return to Gimnasia y Esgrima in early 2016.

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