Juan Pablo Sánchez Explained

Juan Pablo Sánchez
Fullname:Juan Pablo Sánchez Zapata
Birth Date:April 18, 2003
Birth Place:Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Valour FC
Clubnumber:8
Youthclubs1:Toronto FC
Youthyears2:2021–2022
Years1:2022
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:2023–
Clubs2:Valour FC
Caps2:28
Goals2:1
Club-Update:May 26, 2024

Juan Pablo Sánchez Zapata (born April 18, 2003) is an American soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Valour FC in the Canadian Premier League.

Early life

Born in the United States to Colombian parents, Sánchez moved to Burlington, Canada with his family at age four,[1] and holds American, Canadian and Colombian citizenship.[2] [3] He played youth soccer with the Toronto FC Academy.[4]

Club career

In September 2021, Sánchez joined Salgueiros of the Portuguese fourth tier Campeonato de Portugal.[5] In 2022, Sánchez made his senior debut with the team. In July 2022, he re-signed with the club for another season.[6]

In January 2023, he joined Valour FC of the Canadian Premier League.[7] On May 26, 2024, he scored his first professional goal in a 1–1 draw against Cavalry FC.[8]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsNational cupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Salgueiros2021–22Campeonato de Portugal200020
Valour FC2023Canadian Premier League21010220
2024711081
Total281002000301
Career total301002000321

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Juan Pablo Sanchez: "They sacrificed everything for a better life for myself and my sister. They worked very hard. I'm forever grateful and thankful, too". June 2, 2023. Valour FC. Ed. Tait.
  2. Web site: "We're excited to see how they're going to progress in this environment. They're still young. We'll need to be patient, but the upside is very high.". January 18, 2023. Valour FC. Ed. Tait.
  3. Web site: Juan Pablo profile. Team of Future.
  4. Web site: Valour Adds Domestic U-21 Players Sanchez And Mzoughi. January 18, 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  5. Web site: Juan Pablo é reforço. pt. Juan Pablo is a reinforcement. S.C. Salgueiros. September 9, 2021.
  6. Web site: Juan Pablo renova para 2022/2023. July 26, 2022. pt. Juan Pablo renews for 2022/2023. S.C. Salgueiros.
  7. Web site: Valour FC sign midfielder Juan Pablo Sanchez and defender Eskander Mzoughi. January 18, 2003. Valour FC.
  8. Web site: Road-weary Valour FC finally heading home with some wind at its back. May 26, 2024. Winnipeg Sun. Ed. Tait.