James Sánchez: Football Career Overview
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James Sánchez is a Colombian former professional footballer who played primarily as a right-back. His career spanned several clubs in Colombia and Panama, with his most notable period being with Junior de Barranquilla.
Early Career and Clubs
Sánchez began his professional career with Alianza Atlético, followed by stints at Independiente Medellín, Uniautónoma, and San Francisco de Panamá. Details regarding his performance statistics during these periods are limited in readily available authoritative sources. The initial source mentions a period where he ”disappeared” from professional football following his time at Alianza, but does not provide specifics.
junior de Barranquilla (2018-2022)
James Sánchez established himself as a key player during his five seasons with Junior de Barranquilla. He played a total of 196 matches for the club, scoring 12 goals and providing 10 assists. Wintersoccer.com reported on December 16, 2022, that Sánchez had left Junior FC.
This period represents the peak of his career, solidifying his reputation as a consistent performer for one of Colombia’s most prominent clubs.
Later Career and retirement
Following his departure from Junior, information regarding Sánchez’s continued professional career is scarce. The provided source does not detail any further clubs he may have joined, suggesting a potential retirement from professional football after 2022. As of January 14,2026,there are no publicly available reports confirming his continued active participation in professional football.