Alex Sánchez (footballer, born 1930)

Alex Sánchez Cruz (July 20, 1930 – December 5, 2025) was a Costa Rican footballer. He started playing as a goalkeeper in the youth team of Deportivo Saprissa, before moving to wing-back at Orión. He played mostly for Deportivo Saprissa and Alajuelense, and won three league titles with Saprissa.Los históricos 30 títulos del Deportivo Saprissa  - Nación  

He was capped 32 times for Costa Rica between 1950 and 1963, making his debut at the 1950 Central American and Caribbean Games. He would later play for them at the 1951 Pan American Games, where Costa Rica won a silver medal. In October 1957, he played in two 1958 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Mexico.Appearances for Costa Rica National Team  - RSSSF

Sánchez died on December 5, 2025, at the age of 95.Falleció el último jugador del Saprissa que ascendió a la primera división en 1949 

Honours
Saprissa
 Primera División: 1952, 1953, 1957

Costa Rica
 Silver medalist at the 1951 Pan American Games
 CONCACAF Championship: 1963

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