World Cup South Africa 2010
History - Groups - Players - Venues
Favorite Players by Country (Germany 2006)
Group D - Mexico:
Oswaldo Sánchez
Place of Birth: Guadalajara, Mexico
Date of Birth: September 11th, 1973
Position: Goalkeeper
Clubs: Atlas Guadalajara, America, Chivas de Guadalajara
Oswaldo Javier Sanchez Ibarra made his debut with Atlas de Guadalajara at the age of 20 on October 30, 1993 against Veracruz where the teams tied at one goal. In the summer of 1996, Oswaldo Sanchez was transferred to América, one of the most popular clubs in not only Mexico, but North America. In the summer of 1999, Oswaldo left America for their main rival, Chivas de Guadalajara.
Oswaldo has also been frequently called up to play for the Mexican senior national team. He's been part of two FIFA World Cups, in 1998 and 2002, although, both on the bench as second or third goalkeeper. He stole the spotlight in the 2003 Gold Cup, holding every opponent scoreless.
Lavolpe called up Sanchez once again on April 2, 2006, to be the starting goalkeeper for the Mexican National Team that will play in the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany. Oswaldo will probably overwhelm German and International fans with his leaping saves and high-flying blocked shots, earning him the nickname The Human Bird.
Oswaldo also has a goalkeeping school in Guadalajara for future players of the game. He's already a living legend and idol of Chivas and some are already naming him as one of the greatest goalkeepers ever produced in Mexico.
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