# Jorge Sánchez (footballer, born 1997)

Jorge Eduardo Sánchez Ramos (born 10 December 1997) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Liga MX club Cruz Azul and the Mexico national team.

## Club career
### Santos Laguna

Born in Torreón, Sánchez began his career with Santos Laguna, joining the team's youth academy. He made his Liga MX debut on 18 September 2016 against Pumas UNAM in a 3–1 victory, playing all 90 minutes.

### América

In June 2018, Sánchez joined Club América.

### Ajax

On 10 August 2022, Sánchez joined Dutch club AFC Ajax on a four-year contract, joining up with international teammate Edson Álvarez. He was handed jersey number 19. On 28 August 2022, he made his Eredivisie debut for Ajax in a 2–0 victory against FC Utrecht. On 7 September 2022, Sánchez made his UEFA Champions League debut in a 4–0 home victory against Scottish club Rangers.

#### Loan to Porto

On 29 August 2023, Primeira Liga side Porto announced the signing of Sánchez on a season-long loan from Ajax. The deal reportedly includes a €4 million option-to-buy, which becomes mandatory if the right-back plays at least 45 minutes in 20 matches.
Sánchez made his debut for the Dragons on 19 September, coming off the bench to replace João Mário in the 72nd minute of a 3–1 away victory over Shakhtar Donetsk, in the UEFA Champions League group stage. He made his Primeira Liga debut on 8 October, coming on as a substitute for Nico González for the five final minutes of a 1–0 victory over Portimonense at the Estádio do Dragão. On 29 October, Sánchez made his first start for Porto, playing the full 90 minutes in a 2–0 league victory away at Vizela.

### Cruz Azul

On 4 July 2024, Cruz Azul reached an agreement with AFC Ajax on the transfer of Sánchez.

## International career
### Youth

Sánchez was included in the final roster that participated at the 2018 Toulon Tournament. He appeared in four matches and was included in the Best XI of the tournament as Mexico finished runner-up. That year, Sánchez also played in the Central American and Caribbean Games, appearing in two group stage matches. Mexico finished last in their group with one point.
Sánchez was in the preliminary roster for the 2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship but did not make the final squad.
In 2021, Sánchez was included in the under-23 squad for Summer Olympics in Japan. He won the bronze medal with the Olympic team.

### Senior

Sánchez made his senior national team debut on 26 March 2019 in a friendly against Paraguay, as a starter. In May, he was included in Gerardo Martino's preliminary list for the CONCACAF Gold Cup. On 9 June, during a friendly match against Ecuador, he picked up an injury on his right leg causing him to miss the Gold Cup.
In October 2022, Sánchez was named in Mexico's preliminary 31-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and in November, he was ultimately included in the final 26-man roster.

## Career statistics
### Club

    As of match played 7 April 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | National cup | National cup | League cup | League cup | Continental | Continental | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Santos Laguna | 2016–17 | Liga MX | 22 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | 0 |
| Santos Laguna | 2017–18 | Liga MX | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 0 |
| Santos Laguna | Total | Total | 32 | 0 | 8 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 40 | 0 |
| América | 2018–19 | Liga MX | 34 | 1 | 9 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 47 | 1 |
| América | 2019–20 | Liga MX | 23 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 0 | — | — | 28 | 0 |
| América | 2020–21 | Liga MX | 33 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 0 | — | — | 40 | 1 |
| América | 2021–22 | Liga MX | 32 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | 0 |
| América | 2022–23 | Liga MX | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 0 |
| América | Total | Total | 125 | 2 | 9 | 0 | — | — | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 150 | 2 |
| Ajax | 2022–23 | Eredivisie | 17 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 0 | — | — | 26 | 3 |
| Porto (loan) | 2023–24 | Primeira Liga | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | — | — | 23 | 0 |
| Cruz Azul | 2024–25 | Liga MX | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 189 | 4 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 240 | 5 |
* ↑ Includes Copa MX, KNVB Cup, Taça de Portugal
* ↑ Includes Taça da Liga
* ↑ Appearances in Leagues Cup
* ↑ One appearance in Campeón de Campeones, one appearance in Campeones Cup
* 1 2 Appearances in CONCACAF Champions League
* 1 2 Appearances in UEFA Champions League

### International

    As of match played 19 November 2024
Appearances and goals by national team and year :
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
| Mexico | 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| Mexico | 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| Mexico | 2021 | 9 | 1 |
| Mexico | 2022 | 9 | 0 |
| Mexico | 2023 | 12 | 0 |
| Mexico | 2024 | 7 | 1 |
| Total | Total | 47 | 2 |
    Scores and results list Mexico's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Sánchez goal.
List of international goals scored by Jorge Sánchez :
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
| 1 | 7 October 2021 | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico | Canada | 1–0 | 1–1 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 2 | 19 November 2024 | Estadio Nemesio Díez, Toluca, Mexico | Honduras | 3–0 | 4–0 | 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League |

## Honours

Santos Laguna
* Liga MX: Clausura 2018
América
* Liga MX: Apertura 2018
* Copa MX: Clausura 2019
* Campeón de Campeones: 2019
Porto
* Taça de Portugal: 2023–24
Mexico U23
* Olympic Bronze Medal: 2020
Mexico
* CONCACAF Gold Cup: 2023
Individual
* CONCACAF Best XI: 2021
* Toulon Tournament Best XI: 2018
* Liga MX All-Star: 2021
* Eredivisie Team of the Month: April 2023
* CONCACAF Gold Cup Best XI: 2023