Pablo Sánchez
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Pablo Andrés Sánchez is a retired Argentine
footballer, who played as a midfielder
. During his professional career, he was nickname
d Vitamina.
, before moving to Feyenoord Rotterdam in 1996. In arguably the best season of his career, he netted 16 league
goals in his first year, good enough for a final runner-up place. Later he represented, briefly, Deportivo Alavés
in Spain
, and Belgium
's RC Harelbeke
.
In 1999, Sánchez returned home, first with Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata
, then with his favorite club, Rosario. After eventually being told by veteran coach Ángel Zof
he was not needed, he signed with Quilmes Atlético Club
, but he suffered a serious shoulder injury shortly after, having to retire from the sport at 32.
, helping the team avoid relegation. He also managed Rosario Central for nine games, until he was fired on October 6, 2008.
In February 2009, Vitamina agreed to take charge of Bolivian first division
club Oriente Petrolero
, but resigned from his duties in early October of that year.
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
footballer, who played as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
. During his professional career, he was nickname
Nickname
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d Vitamina.
Playing career
Sánchez started playing for Rosario CentralRosario Central
Club Atlético Rosario Central is a sports club based in Rosario, Argentina. Its football team currently plays in the Primera B Nacional, the second tier of the Argentine football league system, after being relegated in the 2009-10 season....
, before moving to Feyenoord Rotterdam in 1996. In arguably the best season of his career, he netted 16 league
Eredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
goals in his first year, good enough for a final runner-up place. Later he represented, briefly, Deportivo Alavés
Deportivo Alavés
Deportivo Alavés, S.A.D., usually abbreviated to Alavés, is a Spanish football club based in Vitoria-Gasteiz, in the Basque Country. Founded in 1921, it plays in Segunda División B, holding home matches at the 19,500-seater Estadio Mendizorrotza....
in Spain
Spain
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, and Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
's RC Harelbeke
K.R.C. Zuid-West-Vlaanderen
Koninklijke Racing Club Harelbeke was a Belgian football club from the municipality of Harelbeke, West-Vlaanderen from 1930 to 2002. It played one spell in the first division from 1995 to 2001....
.
In 1999, Sánchez returned home, first with Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata
Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata
Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata Gimnasia y Esgrima was promoted to the first division after becoming champions of the División Intermedia of Argentine football in 1915. Later, in 1929, the club would become champions of the Primera División...
, then with his favorite club, Rosario. After eventually being told by veteran coach Ángel Zof
Ángel Tulio Zof
Ángel Tulio Zof is a former Argentine footballer and coach.He played for Rosario Central, Huracán, Atlanta and Quilmes as a left winger....
he was not needed, he signed with Quilmes Atlético Club
Quilmes Atlético Club
Quilmes Atlético Club is a sports clubs of Argentina, based on the Partido de Quilmes, Buenos Aires Province. Quilmes is one of the oldest clubs of Argentina, having been founded in 1887. Its football squad currently plays in the Primera B Nacional Division....
, but he suffered a serious shoulder injury shortly after, having to retire from the sport at 32.
Managerial career
Sánchez began his managerial career at Club Atlético BanfieldClub Atlético Banfield
Club Atlético Banfield is an Argentine sports club located in the city of Banfield, part of Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires province. Founded on 21 January 1896 by residents of the town of British origin , its main activity is football...
, helping the team avoid relegation. He also managed Rosario Central for nine games, until he was fired on October 6, 2008.
In February 2009, Vitamina agreed to take charge of Bolivian first division
Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano
-List of champions:*Torneo adecuacion was celebrate to adequate seasons to European style -Titles by team :-List of all-time topscorers:...
club Oriente Petrolero
Oriente Petrolero
Club Deportivo Oriente Petrolero is a Bolivian football club based in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Founded on November 5, 1955 in Santa Cruz, Bolivia by workers of the Bolivian oil company . They play at the 38,000-capacity Estadio Tahuichi Aguilera. Oriente have been Bolivian champions four times, Copa...
, but resigned from his duties in early October of that year.