Kevin Sánchez


Kevin Sánchez Rey, sometimes known as just Kevin, is a Spanish footballer who plays for FC Cartagena, on loan from Deportivo de La Coruña. Mainly a forward, he can also play as a winger.

Club career

Born in Burgos, Castile and León, Sánchez joined Deportivo de La Coruña's youth setup in 2019, after representing Burgos CF and CD Internacional Vista Alegre; he was initially assigned to affiliate club San Tirso SD. He made his senior debut with the reserves on 20 November 2022, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 3–2 Tercera Federación home win over Silva SD.
On 16 June 2023, Sánchez renewed his contract with Dépor until 2028, and was definitely promoted to the B-team. He made his first team debut on 6 December, replacing Berto Cayarga and scoring an equalizer in a 3–2 home loss to CD Tenerife, for the season's Copa del Rey.
Sánchez made his professional debut on 17 November 2024, replacing Hugo Rama in a 2–1 Segunda División away loss to UD Almería. The following 30 July, he moved to Primera Federación side FC Cartagena on a one-year loan deal.

International career

Sánchez represented Spain at under-18 and under-19 levels.