Alexis Sanchez: Man United forward Profile & Stats
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Alexis Sanchez

Position: forward

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HAN P W D L F A Diff Win%
H 21 10 6 5 26 22 +4 47.62
A 22 14 4 4 38 21 +17 63.64
N 2 1 0 1 2 2 0 50.00
TOTALS 45 25 10 10 66 45 +21 55.56

Name: Alexis Alejandro Sánchez Sánchez
Birthdate: 19-12-1988
Age: 37
Birthplace: Tocopilla, Chile
Height: 5' 6" (1.68m)
Weight: 11st 6lbs (72.57kg)
Years at Club: 2018-2020
Signing Info: Transferred from: Arsenal, 22/01/2018, straight swap for Henrik Mkhitaryan
Previous Clubs: Cobreloa, Udinese, Colo-Colo (loan), River Plate (loan), Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter Milan (loan)
Debut: 27/01/2018 v Yeovil Town (A) 4-0 (FA Cup)
Farewell: Transferred to Inter Milan, 06/08/2020, £Free
Passed Away:

Biography

Early Career & Rise in Chile
Alexis Sánchez began his football journey in his hometown of Tocopilla, Chile. His talent was quickly recognized, and he was signed by Cobreloa, making his professional debut at just 16. Known for his explosive pace, dribbling skills, and fearless attacking play, Sánchez soon attracted European attention.

Move to Europe: Udinese & Serie A Success
In 2006, Sánchez was signed by Udinese in Italy, although he was initially loaned out to Colo-Colo in Chile and later to River Plate in Argentina to gain experience. Upon his return to Udinese, he formed a lethal attacking trio with Antonio Di Natale, eventually becoming one of the standout players in Serie A. His performances earned him a big-money move to Spain.

Barcelona (2011–2014)
Sánchez joined FC Barcelona in 2011, where he played alongside Lionel Messi, Xavi, and Andrés Iniesta. During his three seasons at the club, he won multiple trophies including:
La Liga (2012–13)
Copa del Rey (2011–12)
FIFA Club World Cup (2011)

He scored over 40 goals for the club and developed a reputation as a versatile forward who could play across the front line.

Arsenal (2014–2018): Premier League Stardom
In July 2014, Sánchez transferred to Arsenal for a reported £30 million. He quickly became a fan favourite at the Emirates thanks to his work ethic, flair, and goal-scoring ability. His key achievements include:
FA Cup winner (2015, 2017)
PFA Fans' Player of the Year (2015)
Arsenal Player of the Season (2015, 2017)

He scored 80 goals in 166 appearances for the Gunners and was widely considered one of the Premier League's best forwards during this period.

Manchester United (2018–2020): A Difficult Chapter
Sánchez made a high-profile switch to Manchester United in January 2018, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan going the other way. Despite early optimism, he struggled to replicate his Arsenal form, scoring just 5 goals in 45 appearances. His time at United was plagued by injuries, tactical inconsistencies, and loss of form.

Inter Milan (2020–2022): Return to Form
After a loan spell, Sánchez joined Inter Milan permanently in 2020. He played a key supporting role in helping the club win the Serie A title in 2020–21, ending Juventus’ long dominance. Though no longer a regular starter, he was valued for his experience and ability to make an impact off the bench.

Marseille (2022–2023)
In 2022, Sánchez signed for Olympique de Marseille, returning to top form by scoring 14 goals in Ligue 1 and helping the club secure a Champions League spot. His leadership and elite mentality were praised by fans and pundits alike.

International Career with Chile
Alexis Sánchez is Chile’s all-time top scorer with over 50 international goals and more than 150 caps. He has been instrumental in Chile’s golden generation, winning:
Copa América (2015, 2016) – beating Argentina on penalties in both finals
Copa América Golden Ball (2016) – awarded best player of the tournament

Playing Style
Sánchez is known for his explosive acceleration, quick feet, tenacity, and versatility. Able to play as a winger, second striker, or centre-forward, he is celebrated for his high work rate and ability to score or create goals in tight spaces.

Career Highlights
Copa América Champion: 2015, 2016
Serie A Champion: 2020–21
FA Cup Winner: 2015, 2017
La Liga Champion: 2012–13
Over 600 senior club appearances
Chile’s all-time top scorer.
 
League League Cup FA Cup Charity Shield European Cup Europa League Super Cup Cup Winners Cup Inter-cont Cup World Clubs Cup    
Season Goals Season Apps
No Season League Goals League Apps LC Goals LC Apps FAC Goals FAC Apps CS Goals CS Apps EC Goals EC Apps Europa Goals Europa Apps SC Goals SC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps IC Goals IC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps Season
Goals		 Season
Apps
1. 2017-2018 2 12 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 18
2. 2018-2019 1 20 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 27
TOTALS 3 32 0 0 2 7 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 45

Detailed Match & Performance Charts

MUFC Player Goals MUFC Player Appearances MUFC Player Opponent Manager MUFC Player Club Manager
No Opponent Goals Appearances
1. Swansea City 1 1
2. Tottenham Hotspur 1 1
3. Newcastle United 1 1
4. Huddersfield Town 1 1
5. Arsenal 1 1
No Opponent Appearances Goals
1. Chelsea 5 0
2. Tottenham Hotspur 3 1
3. Huddersfield Town 3 1
4. Newcastle United 3 1
5. Crystal Palace 3 0
6. Manchester City 3 0
7. Sevilla 2 0
8. Liverpool 2 0
9. Arsenal 2 1
10. Watford 2 0
11. Leicester City 2 0
12. Burnley 2 0
13. Yeovil Town 1 0
14. Swansea City 1 1
15. West Bromwich Albion 1 0
16. West Ham United 1 0
17. Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 0
18. Valencia 1 0
19. Bournemouth 1 0
20. Juventus 1 0
21. Reading 1 0
22. Fulham 1 0
23. Paris Saint Germain 1 0
24. Southampton 1 0
25. Barcelona 1 0
No Opponent Manager No
1. Pochettino, Mauricio 3
2. Benitez, Rafa 3
3. Hodgson, Roy 3
4. Guardiola, Josep 3
5. Sarri, Maurizo 3
6. Wagner, David 2
7. Montella, Vincenzo 2
8. Conte, Antonio 2
9. Klopp, Jurgen 2
10. Gracia, Javi 2
11. Puel, Claude 2
12. Dyche, Sean 2
13. Way, Darren 1
14. Carvalhal, Carlos 1
15. Moore, Darren 1
16. Wenger, Arsene 1
17. Moyes, David 1
18. Espirito Santo, Nuno 1
19. Marcelino 1
20. Howe, Eddie 1
21. Allegri, Massimiliano 1
22. Manuel Gomes, Jose 1
23. Emery, Unai 1
24. Ranieri, Claudio 1
25. Tuchel, Thomas 1
26. Hasenhuttl, Ralph 1
27. Valverde, Ernesto 1
28. Siewert, Jan 1
No MUFC Managers Count
1. Mourinho, Jose 30
2. Solskjaer, Ole-Gunnar 15
Stadiums Competition Opponents Opponent Nationality
No Stadium Count
1. Old Trafford 21
2. Wembley 3
3. Eastlands Stadium 2
4. John Smith's Stadium 2
5. Selhurst Park 2
6. St James Park, Newcastle 2
7. Stamford Bridge 2
8. Allianz Stadium, Turin 1
9. Craven Cottage 1
10. Emirates Stadium 1
11. Huish Park 1
12. King Power Stadium 1
13. London Stadium 1
14. Nou Camp 1
15. Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan 1
16. Turf Moor 1
17. Vicarage Road 1
18. Vitality Stadium 1
No Competition Count
1. Premiership 32
2. FA Cup 7
3. European Cup 6
No Opponent Count
1. Chelsea 5
2. Tottenham Hotspur 3
3. Huddersfield Town 3
4. Newcastle United 3
5. Crystal Palace 3
6. Manchester City 3
7. Sevilla 2
8. Liverpool 2
9. Arsenal 2
10. Watford 2
11. Leicester City 2
12. Burnley 2
13. Yeovil Town 1
14. Swansea City 1
15. West Bromwich Albion 1
16. West Ham United 1
17. Wolverhampton Wanderers 1
18. Valencia 1
19. Bournemouth 1
20. Juventus 1
21. Reading 1
22. Fulham 1
23. Paris Saint Germain 1
24. Southampton 1
25. Barcelona 1
No Opponent Nationality Count
1. England 38
2. Spain 4
3. Wales 1
4. Italy 1
5. France 1
Roy Keane own goal v Real Madrid Old Trafford 2000 Cup Finals
No Date Opponent Competition Own Goals
Player has never scored an own goal against the club.
No Date Opponent WDL F-A Competition
1. 19-05-2018 Chelsea L 0-1 FA Cup
Penalties scored for Manchester United Manchester United Hat-Tricks
No Date Opponents Competition Penaltys
Player has never scored a penalty for the club.
No Date Opponent Competition Goals
Player has never scored a hat-trick or better during a game.
 
Red Cards  
No Date Opponent Competition
Player has never been sent off during a match.
 

All Matches played
No Date Comp Opponent WDL F-A HAN Goal!! Scorers Opponent scorers
1. 26-01-2018 FAC Yeovil Town W 4-0 A 0 Marcus Rashford 41', Ander Herrera 61', Jesse Lingard 89', Romelu Lukaku 90'+3
2. 31-01-2018 PL Tottenham Hotspur L 0-2 A 0 *Christian Eriksen 1', Phil Jones 28' (o.g.)
3. 03-02-2018 PL Huddersfield Town W 2-0 H 1 Romelu Lukaku 55', Alexis Sanchez 68'
4. 11-02-2018 PL Newcastle United L 0-1 A 0 Matt Ritchie 65'
5. 17-02-2018 FAC Huddersfield Town W 2-0 A 0 Romelu Lukaku 3', 55'
6. 21-02-2018 EC/UCL Sevilla D 0-0 A 0
7. 25-02-2018 PL Chelsea W 2-1 H 0 Romelu Lukaku 39', Jesse Lingard 75' Willian 32'
8. 05-03-2018 PL Crystal Palace W 3-2 A 0 Chris Smalling 55', Romelu Lukaku 76', Nemanja Matic 90'+1 Andros Townsend 11', Patrick van Aanholt 48'
9. 10-03-2018 PL Liverpool W 2-1 H 0 Marcus Rashford 14', 24' Eric Bailly 66' (o.g.)
10. 13-03-2018 EC/UCL Sevilla L 1-2 H 0 Romelu Lukaku 84' Wissam Ben Yedder 74', 78'
11. 31-03-2018 PL Swansea City W 2-0 H 1 Romelu Lukaku 5', Alexis Sanchez 20'
12. 07-04-2018 PL Manchester City W 3-2 A 0 Paul Pogba 53', 55', Chris Smalling 69' Vincent Kompany 25', Ilkay Gundogan 30'
13. 15-04-2018 PL West Bromwich Albion L 0-1 H 0 Jay Rodriguez 73'
14. 21-04-2018 FAC Tottenham Hotspur W 2-1 N 1 Alexis Sanchez 24', Ander Herrera 62' Dele Alli 10'
15. 29-04-2018 PL Arsenal W 2-1 H 0 Paul Pogba 16', Marouane Fellaini 90'+1 *Henrikh Mkhitaryan 51'
16. 10-05-2018 PL West Ham United D 0-0 A 0
17. 13-05-2018 PL Watford W 1-0 H 0 Marcus Rashford 34'
18. 19-05-2018 FAC Chelsea L 0-1 N 0 Eden Hazard 22' (pen)
19. 10-08-2018 PL Leicester City W 2-1 H 0 Paul Pogba 3' (pen), Luke Shaw 83' Jamie Vardy 90'+2
20. 27-08-2018 PL Tottenham Hotspur L 0-3 H 0 Harry Kane 50', Lucas Moura 52', 84'
21. 02-09-2018 PL Burnley W 2-0 A 0 Romelu Lukaku 27', 44'
22. 15-09-2018 PL Watford W 2-1 A 0 Romelu Lukaku 35', Chris Smalling 38' Andre Gray 65'
23. 22-09-2018 PL Wolves D 1-1 H 0 Fred 18' Joao Moutinho 53'
24. 02-10-2018 EC/UCL Valencia D 0-0 H 0
25. 06-10-2018 PL Newcastle United W 3-2 H 1 Juan Mata 70', Anthony Martial 76', Alexis Sanchez 90' Kenedy 7', Yoshinori Muto 10'
26. 20-10-2018 PL Chelsea D 2-2 A 0 Anthony Martial 55 ', 73' Antonio Rudiger 21', Ross Barkley 90'+6
27. 03-11-2018 PL Bournemouth W 2-1 A 0 Anthony Martial 35', Marcus Rashford 90'+2 Callum Wilson 11'
28. 07-11-2018 EC/UCL Juventus W 2-1 A 0 Juan Mata 86', Leonardo Bonucci 89' (o.g.) *Cristiano Ronaldo 65'
29. 11-11-2018 PL Manchester City L 1-3 A 0 Anthony Martial 58' (pen) David Silva 13', Sergio Aguero 48', Ilkay Gundogan 86'
30. 24-11-2018 PL Crystal Palace D 0-0 H 0
31. 02-01-2019 PL Newcastle United W 2-0 A 0 Romelu Lukaku 64', Marcus Rashford 80'
32. 05-01-2019 FAC Reading W 2-0 H 0 Juan Mata 22' (pen), Romelu Lukaku 45'+4
33. 25-01-2019 FAC Arsenal W 3-1 A 1 Alexis Sanchez 31', Jesse Lingard 33', Anthony Martial 82' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 43'
34. 29-01-2019 PL Burnley D 2-2 H 0 Paul Pogba 87' (pen), Victor Lindelof 90'+2 Ashley Barnes 51', Chris Wood 81'
35. 03-02-2019 PL Leicester City W 1-0 A 0 Marcus Rashford 9'
36. 09-02-2019 PL Fulham W 3-0 A 0 Paul Pogba 14', 65' (pen), Anthony Martial 23'
37. 12-02-2019 EC/UCL Paris Saint Germain L 0-2 H 0 Presnel Kimpembe 53', Kylian Mbappe 60'
38. 18-02-2019 FAC Chelsea W 2-0 A 0 Ander Herrera 31', Paul Pogba 45'
39. 24-02-2019 PL Liverpool D 0-0 H 0
40. 27-02-2019 PL Crystal Palace W 3-1 A 0 Romelu Lukaku 33', 52', Ashley Young 83' Joel Ward 65'
41. 02-03-2019 PL Southampton W 3-2 H 0 Andreas Pereira 53', Romelu Lukaku 59', 88' Yan Valery 26', James Ward-Prowse 75'
42. 16-04-2019 EC/UCL Barcelona L 0-3 A 0 Lionel Messi 16', 20', Philippe Coutinho 61'
43. 24-04-2019 PL Manchester City L 0-2 H 0 Bernardo Silva 54', Leroy Sane 66'
44. 28-04-2019 PL Chelsea D 1-1 H 0 Juan Mata 11' Marcos Alonso 43'
45. 05-05-2019 PL Huddersfield Town D 1-1 A 0 Scott McTominay 8' Isaac Mbenza 60'
 

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