Hugo Sánchez Mexican Footballer From Mexico City
Hugo Sánchez · association football player and association football coach · Mexican
Biography
Born on 11 July 1958 in Mexico City, Hugo Sánchez is a Mexican footballer. Hugo Sánchez has lined up for Mexico men's national football team (1977–1994) and Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (1985–1992).
Early life
He attended National Autonomous University of Mexico.
Career
The records list him as a forward. The first club on record is Pumas UNAM (1976). He has played for 13 teams on record, including Mexico men's national football team, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol and Atlético Madrid. 17 years at Mexico men's national football team make up the longest period in his listed career. At Mexico men's national football team (1977–1994), his team-mates on record include Luis Roberto Alves, Luis García Postigo and Miguel Herrera. Real Madrid Club de Fútbol team-mates from the same years include Emilio Butragueño, Míchel and Santiago Cañizares.
Recognition
He won the Pichichi Trophy in 1985. Hugo Sánchez also has received the European Golden Shoe (1990).
Personal life
He is the father of Hugo Sánchez Portugal.
Teams
13 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1976–1981 | Pumas UNAM | Forward |
| 1977–1994 | Mexico men's national football team | Forward |
| 1979–1980 | San Diego Sockers | Forward |
| 1981–1985 | Atlético Madrid | Forward |
| 1985–1992 | Real Madrid Club de Fútbol | Forward |
| 1992–1993 | Club América | Forward |
| 1993–1994 | Rayo Vallecano | Forward |
| 1994–1995 | Atlante F.C. | Forward |
| 1995–1996 | FC Linz | Forward |
| 1995–1996 | LASK Linz | Forward |
| 1996 | FC Dallas | Forward |
| 1997 | Atlético Celaya | Forward |
| 1997 | Club Celaya | Forward |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | European Golden Shoe | Won | |
| 1985 | Pichichi Trophy | Won |
Hugo Sánchez on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 293K @hugosanchez_9
- Engagement rate
- 7.52% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 21,525
- Average comments
- 509 Based on the last 11 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Hugo Sánchez?
Hugo Sánchez is 68 years old, born on 11 July 1958 in Mexico City.
What is Hugo Sánchez known for?
Hugo Sánchez is a forward who has played for Mexico men's national football team and Real Madrid Club de Fútbol.
How tall is Hugo Sánchez?
Hugo Sánchez is 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What is Hugo Sánchez’s nationality?
Hugo Sánchez is Mexican, born in Mexico City.
Has Hugo Sánchez won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including European Golden Shoe (1990).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q487155), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Rob Bogaerts for Anefo · CC BY-SA 3.0 nl
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