Pick one category for the following text. The options are - company, educational institution, artist, athlete, office holder, mean of transportation, building, natural place, village, animal, plant, album, film or written work. Sergio Sanchez Ortega - Sergio Sanchez Ortega (Spanish pronunciation: [sexjo sante]; born 3 April 1986) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Malaga CF in La Liga. He can operate as either a right or central defender.
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Athlete