214 Alexis Sanchez

Alexis Alejandro Sánchez Sánchez, born on December 19, 1988, in Tocopilla, Chile, is one of his country’s most celebrated footballers. Known as “El Niño Maravilla” (The Wonder Kid), he began his professional career at Cobreloa before moving to Udinese in Italy at a young age. While at Udinese, he was loaned back to South America, featuring for Chilean giants Colo-Colo and Argentine powerhouse River Plate, honing his skills and gaining international recognition.

In 2011, Sánchez signed with FC Barcelona, where he thrived under pressure, winning La Liga, the UEFA Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup. In 2014, he joined Arsenal in the English Premier League, quickly becoming a fan favorite through his tireless work ethic, remarkable dribbling, and goal-scoring prowess. After a stint at Manchester United, he transferred to Inter Milan, capturing the Serie A title.

A mainstay of the Chilean national team, Sánchez led them to back-to-back Copa América victories in 2015 and 2016, solidifying his legacy as one of Chile’s greatest talents.