Dida - Oswaldo Sánchez - Kasey Keller - Rafael Márquez - Carlos Gamarra - Gilberto Martínez - Iván Hurtado - Christian Lara - Pável Pardo - Ronaldinho - DaMarcus Beasley - Landon Donovan - Claudio Reyna - Kaká - Juan R. Riquelme - John Stern - Dwight Yorke - Paulo Wanchope - Roque Santa Cruz - Francisco Fonseca - Jared Borgetti - Ronaldo - Adriano - Carlos Tévez - Lionel Messi

Sánchez, the core of Mexico's talent

Mexican national team goalie Oswaldo Sánchez has displayed excellent talent since his debut in Mexican league play in 1993. For the national team, he's the undisputed starting goalkeeper, and owing in large part to his stellar play, Mexico has enjoyed considerable success.

Name Oswaldo Javier Sánchez Ibarra
Birth Sept. 21, 1973 in Guadalajara (MEX)
Height 1.84 meters (6’0”)
Weight 84 kilos (185 lbs.)
Position Goalie
Club Guadalajara (MEX)

» Quick reflexes
» Leadership
» Dexterous
» Agility
» Flexibility
» Excellent low-ball    defender

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Career Highlights

1994 Mexican League Best Goalie (at only 21)
1996 & 2003 Copa de Oro – Most Valuable Player
1996 USA Cup - Champion
1995 Panamerican Games (Mar del Plata) – Silver Medal
2004 Mexican League Best Player