Víctor Sánchez Mata
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Víctor Sánchez Mata is a Spanish
footballer who plays for Neuchâtel Xamax
in Switzerland
.
A versatile player, he can act as central or defensive midfielder, and is also adaptable to all the defensive positions
.
in July 2005, from Catalonia
neighbours CE Europa
. In 2006–07, while still with the C team
, he appeared in 36 games and scored seven goals. The following season, he was promoted to the B squad
, under Josep Guardiola
, helping the team promote to Segunda División B
, with 31 appearances and two goals, although he was unable to appear in the play-offs because of injury.
On 2 January 2008, Sánchez made his debut for Barcelona's first team, in the 2–2 draw against CD Alcoyano
in the season's Copa del Rey
(at 20 years and 116 days), playing as right back. His debut in La Liga
took place on 18 March, against UD Almería
(2–2 away draw, one minute played).
With Guardiola in charge of Barças first team, Sánchez played in the club's 2008 pre-season. He also appeared in a further seven league games for the treble champions, but played mainly for the B's.
On 12 August 2009, Sánchez was sent on loan to newly promoted side Xerez CD
, on a season
-long loan. He scored his first goal for the club on 28 March 2010, in a 3–0 home victory against Real Valladolid
. For 2010–11
, he was loaned again, joining Madrid
's Getafe CF
in a season-long move. Again, he was put to use in several defensive positions, as the team narrowly avoided top flight relegation.
In late June 2011, Sánchez and Barcelona mutually agreed to rescind the contract that linked the player to the club. On the 29th, he signed a two-year contract in Swiss Super League
outfit Neuchâtel Xamax
.
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
footballer who plays for Neuchâtel Xamax
Neuchâtel Xamax
Neuchâtel Xamax Football Club is a Swiss football club, based in Neuchâtel. It was created in 1970 through a merger between FC Cantonal and FC Xamax . The club plays in red shirts, black shorts and red socks and are currently in the Axpo Super League, the highest Swiss football league. They play...
in Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
.
A versatile player, he can act as central or defensive midfielder, and is also adaptable to all the defensive positions
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
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Club career
Sánchez joined FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
in July 2005, from Catalonia
Catalonia
Catalonia is an autonomous community in northeastern Spain, with the official status of a "nationality" of Spain. Catalonia comprises four provinces: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona. Its capital and largest city is Barcelona. Catalonia covers an area of 32,114 km² and has an...
neighbours CE Europa
CE Europa
Club Esportiu Europa is a Spanish/Catalan sports club, based in the Gràcia district of Barcelona. The club is best known for its football team who in 1928, along with city neighbours FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol, were founder members of La Liga. During the late 1990s they won the Copa Catalunya...
. In 2006–07, while still with the C team
FC Barcelona C
Fútbol Club Barcelona C was a Spanish football team that folded on 2 July 2007. The youth team of FC Barcelona, it played home games at the Mini Estadi....
, he appeared in 36 games and scored seven goals. The following season, he was promoted to the B squad
FC Barcelona B
Futbol Club Barcelona B is a Spanish football team. They are the reserve team of FC Barcelona. Reserve teams in the Spanish football league system play in the same football pyramid as their senior team rather than a separate league. However reserve teams cannot play in the same division as their...
, under Josep Guardiola
Josep Guardiola
Josep "Pep" Guardiola i Sala , is a Spanish football manager and former player. Guardiola played as a defensive midfielder and spent the majority of his playing career with FC Barcelona, whom he currently manages. He was part of Johan Cruyff's dream team that won Barcelona's first European Cup....
, helping the team promote to Segunda División B
Segunda División B
Segunda División B is the third level of the Spanish football league system. It is administered by the RFEF. The top two levels are La Liga, also referred to as the Primera División, and the Segunda División. Immediately below Segunda División B is the Tercera Division...
, with 31 appearances and two goals, although he was unable to appear in the play-offs because of injury.
On 2 January 2008, Sánchez made his debut for Barcelona's first team, in the 2–2 draw against CD Alcoyano
CD Alcoyano
Club Deportivo Alcoyano is a Spanish football team based in Alcoy, in the autonomous community of Valencia. Founded in 1929, it plays in Segunda División, holding home games in Estadio El Collao, with a 5,000-seat capacity...
in the season's Copa del Rey
Copa del Rey
The Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
(at 20 years and 116 days), playing as right back. His debut in La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
took place on 18 March, against UD Almería
UD Almería
Unión Deportiva Almería, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Almería, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1989 as Almería Club de Fútbol, it currently plays in Segunda División, holding home games at Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos, with a 22,000-seat...
(2–2 away draw, one minute played).
With Guardiola in charge of Barças first team, Sánchez played in the club's 2008 pre-season. He also appeared in a further seven league games for the treble champions, but played mainly for the B's.
On 12 August 2009, Sánchez was sent on loan to newly promoted side Xerez CD
Xerez CD
Xerez Club Deportivo, S.A.D., usually just Xerez, is a Spanish football team based in Jerez de la Frontera, Province of Cádiz, in the autonomous community of Andalusia...
, on a season
2009–10 La Liga
- Personnel and sponsoring :- Before the start of the season :- During the season :-League table:||rowspan=1 style="background-color:#F9F9F9;"|||rowspan=1 style="background-color:#F9F9F9;"|...
-long loan. He scored his first goal for the club on 28 March 2010, in a 3–0 home victory against Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Valladolid, in the autonomous community of Castile and León, from where the nickname Pucela is derived....
. For 2010–11
2010–11 La Liga
The 2010–11 La Liga season was the 80th since its establishment. The campaign began on 28 August 2010 and ended on 21 May 2011. A total of 20 teams contested the league, 17 of which already contested in the 2009–10 season and three of which were promoted from the Segunda División...
, he was loaned again, joining Madrid
Madrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
's Getafe CF
Getafe CF
Getafe Club de Fútbol is a Spanish La Liga football club based in Getafe, a city in the Madrid metropolitan area, founded in 1946 and refounded in 1983.In the top level since 2004-05, it holds home games at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez....
in a season-long move. Again, he was put to use in several defensive positions, as the team narrowly avoided top flight relegation.
In late June 2011, Sánchez and Barcelona mutually agreed to rescind the contract that linked the player to the club. On the 29th, he signed a two-year contract in Swiss Super League
Swiss Super League
The Swiss Super League or Axpo Super League is the top tier of the Swiss Football League. The Swiss Super League is currently ranked 16th according to UEFA's ranking of league coefficients, which is based upon Swiss team performances in European competitions.-Names:-Participating clubs:The teams...
outfit Neuchâtel Xamax
Neuchâtel Xamax
Neuchâtel Xamax Football Club is a Swiss football club, based in Neuchâtel. It was created in 1970 through a merger between FC Cantonal and FC Xamax . The club plays in red shirts, black shorts and red socks and are currently in the Axpo Super League, the highest Swiss football league. They play...
.
Club statistics
As of 1 October 2011| Club | Season | League | Cup | Europe UEFA The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer.... |
Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Barcelona C FC Barcelona C Fútbol Club Barcelona C was a Spanish football team that folded on 2 July 2007. The youth team of FC Barcelona, it played home games at the Mini Estadi.... |
2006–07 | 36 | 7 | ||||||
| 36 | 7 | ||||||||
| Total | 36 | 7 | - | - | - | - | 36 | 7 | |
| Barcelona B FC Barcelona B Futbol Club Barcelona B is a Spanish football team. They are the reserve team of FC Barcelona. Reserve teams in the Spanish football league system play in the same football pyramid as their senior team rather than a separate league. However reserve teams cannot play in the same division as their... |
2007–08 | 31 | 2 | ||||||
| 31 | 2 | ||||||||
| 2008–09 | 14 | 3 | |||||||
| 14 | 3 | ||||||||
| Total | 45 | 5 | - | - | - | - | 45 | 5 | |
| Barcelona FC Barcelona Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.... |
2007–08 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008–09 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 | |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 | |
| Xerez Xerez CD Xerez Club Deportivo, S.A.D., usually just Xerez, is a Spanish football team based in Jerez de la Frontera, Province of Cádiz, in the autonomous community of Andalusia... |
2009–10 2009–10 La Liga - Personnel and sponsoring :- Before the start of the season :- During the season :-League table:||rowspan=1 style="background-color:#F9F9F9;"|||rowspan=1 style="background-color:#F9F9F9;"|... |
25 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||||
| 27 | 2 | ||||||||
| Total | 25 | 2 | 2 | 0 | - | - | 27 | 2 | |
| Getafe Getafe CF Getafe Club de Fútbol is a Spanish La Liga football club based in Getafe, a city in the Madrid metropolitan area, founded in 1946 and refounded in 1983.In the top level since 2004-05, it holds home games at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez.... |
2010–11 2010–11 La Liga The 2010–11 La Liga season was the 80th since its establishment. The campaign began on 28 August 2010 and ended on 21 May 2011. A total of 20 teams contested the league, 17 of which already contested in the 2009–10 season and three of which were promoted from the Segunda División... |
29 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 37 | 1 |
| Total | 29 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 37 | 1 | |
| Neuchâtel Neuchâtel Xamax Neuchâtel Xamax Football Club is a Swiss football club, based in Neuchâtel. It was created in 1970 through a merger between FC Cantonal and FC Xamax . The club plays in red shirts, black shorts and red socks and are currently in the Axpo Super League, the highest Swiss football league. They play... |
2011–12 2011–12 Swiss Super League The 2011–12 Swiss Super League season will be the 115th season of top-tier football in Switzerland. It will begin on 16 July 2011 and end on either 17 or 20 May 2012, depending on whether the Swiss national team qualifies for the UEFA Euro 2012... |
12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 13 | 1 | ||||||||
| Total | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 13 | 1 | |
| Career totals | 155 | 16 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 172 | 16 | |
Honours
Barcelona- Spanish LeagueLa LigaThe Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
: 2008–09 - Spanish CupCopa del ReyThe Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
: 2008–09 - UEFA Champions LeagueUEFA Champions LeagueThe UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
: 2008–09