2005
Cobreloa Senior Debut
Alexis Sánchez broke into Cobreloa's senior squad as a teenager, beginning his professional career in Chilean football before attracting interest from clubs abroad.
Football player and manager history
Alexis Sanchez
Explore 34 football history records associated with Alexis Sanchez, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
2006
Chilean League Championship
Playing for Colo-Colo, Sánchez contributed to a squad that won Chile's Clausura championship and strengthened his reputation as a promising attacking player.
2006
Colo-Colo Loan Move
Sánchez joined Colo-Colo on loan from Udinese and gained regular experience in Chile's top division during a successful period for the Santiago club.
2006
Udinese Acquisition
Italian club Udinese signed Sánchez from Cobreloa, setting in motion his European career while arranging further playing experience in South America.
2007
River Plate Loan Spell
Sánchez moved on loan to River Plate in Argentina, where he adapted to another demanding domestic league and developed his game alongside experienced professionals.
2007
Under-20 World Cup Third Place
Sánchez represented Chile at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup, helping the national side finish third and gaining valuable experience against international youth opposition.
2008
Argentine Clausura Title
During his loan spell at River Plate, Sánchez was part of the team that secured the Argentine Clausura title before he returned to his parent club in Italy.
2008
Udinese First-Team Integration
After loan spells in South America, Sánchez joined Udinese's first-team plans in Serie A and began building the European performances that would define his breakthrough.
2010
First Senior World Cup Appearance
Sánchez featured for Chile at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, playing in an attack-minded side that reached the round of sixteen before losing to Brazil.
2011
Barcelona Club World Cup Title
Sánchez was a member of Barcelona's squad when the club won the FIFA Club World Cup, adding an international club trophy during his first season in Spain.
2011
Barcelona Transfer
Joins Barcelona from Udinese and becomes a versatile member of the attacking line.
2011
Copa América Quarterfinal Run
Sánchez played for Chile at the 2011 Copa América, scoring during the tournament as the team advanced from its group before being eliminated by Venezuela in the quarterfinals.
2011
Udinese Breakthrough Season
Sánchez completed a highly regarded final season at Udinese, earning wider recognition for his speed, close control and attacking partnership with Antonio Di Natale.
2012
Copa del Rey Triumph
Sánchez helped Barcelona during the season that concluded with victory over Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey final, earning a major Spanish domestic cup honor.
2013
La Liga Championship
Sánchez was part of Barcelona's league-winning squad in the 2012–13 season, contributing to a campaign in which the club reclaimed the Spanish championship.
2014
Arsenal Community Shield Win
Sánchez made an early appearance in Arsenal's successful 2014 Community Shield campaign as the London club defeated Manchester City at Wembley.
2014
Arsenal Signing
Arsenal signed Sánchez from Barcelona, bringing an established Chile international into the Premier League to reinforce the team's forward options.
2014
Final Barcelona League Campaign
Sánchez finished the 2013–14 league season with his most prolific Barcelona campaign, providing goals from wide and central attacking roles before leaving Spain.
2014
Transfer to Arsenal
Alexis Sanchez joins Arsenal from Barcelona. Arsenal obtained the Chilean attacker after Barcelona signed Luis Suarez and reshaped its forward line.
2014
World Cup Goals Against Australia and Brazil
Sánchez scored against Australia in Chile's opening World Cup match and later equalized against Brazil in the round of sixteen before Chile lost on penalties.
2015
PFA Team of the Year Selection
After an influential first Premier League season for Arsenal, Sánchez was selected for the Professional Footballers' Association Team of the Year in recognition of his attacking performances.
2015 May 30th
2015 FA Cup Final Goal
Scores a spectacular long-range goal as Arsenal defeat Aston Villa 4-0 in the FA Cup final.
2015 July 4th
Copa América Winning Penalty
Sánchez converted the decisive penalty with a Panenka-style finish as Chile beat Argentina in the Copa América final, securing the country's first continental championship.
2016
Copa América Centenario Golden Ball
Sánchez received the Golden Ball as the leading player of the Copa América Centenario, reflecting his influence throughout Chile's championship campaign.
2016 June 26th
Copa América Centenario Championship
Sánchez helped Chile retain the Copa América title by defeating Argentina in another final decided on penalties, cementing the team's standing in South American football.
2017 May 27th
FA Cup Winner
Alexis Sanchez opened the scoring early as Arsenal claimed a record thirteenth FA Cup as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the 2017 FA Cup final at Wembley.
2017 May 27th
Second Arsenal FA Cup Victory
Sánchez opened the scoring against Chelsea in the FA Cup final as Arsenal won 2–1, earning another English cup winner's medal for the Chilean forward.
2017 July 2nd
Confederations Cup Final Appearance
Sánchez took part in Chile's run to the FIFA Confederations Cup final in Russia, where the team finished runner-up after a narrow defeat to Germany.
2018 January 22nd
Manchester United Transfer
Sánchez left Arsenal to join Manchester United in a transfer arrangement involving Henrikh Mkhitaryan, beginning a new chapter at another Premier League club.
2019 August 29th
Inter Milan Loan Agreement
Sánchez moved from Manchester United to Inter Milan on loan, returning to Italian football to work under manager Antonio Conte.
2020
Permanent Inter Milan Move
Following his loan season, Sánchez joined Inter Milan permanently and continued as an attacking option in the club's Serie A squad.
2021
Inter Serie A Championship
Sánchez contributed to Inter Milan's 2020–21 Serie A title-winning campaign, helping the club end Juventus's long run of Italian league championships.
2022
Marseille Arrival
Sánchez signed for Olympique de Marseille after leaving Inter Milan, beginning a season in France in which his experience and goals strengthened the club's attack.
2024 August 10th
Udinese Homecoming
Udinese announced Sánchez's return thirteen years after his departure for Barcelona, reuniting the Chilean forward with the Italian club that had launched his European career.