Rubén Sánchez (footballer, born 1987)
Rubén Sánchez Montero is a Spanish former professional footballer, coach and currently a businessman.
Playing career
Early career
Sánchez was born in Madrid, Spain. Heighted at 1.92 m, he came through the Atletico de Madrid youth system. Whilst in Atlético de Madrid's youth rosters, he played against players as Cesc Fabregas, Gerard Piqué and Antonio Adan. In 2007, he joined Swiss club AC Bellinzona.Levante
In the 2008–09 Segunda División season, Sánchez played for Levante. He made five appearances and scored one goal against Elche.Sportivo Luqueño
In the 2008 Sportivo Luqueño roster, Sánchez colleagued with Arístides Florentín, Celso Esquivel, Argentines Javier Liendo and Valentin Filippini and United States goalkeeper Bryan Lopez. Whilst at Sportivo Luqueño, he did not appear in the 2008 Copa Libertadores.Latter career and retirement
In August 2011, he joined a 21-man roster at CF Villanovense in the Segunda B. In December 2011, Sánchez signed with Segunda División B club Coruxo FC. He joined the team to cover the absence of strikers Javi Zurbano.Sandecja Nowy Sącz
On 29 September 2012, he debuted in Poland's I liga for Sandecja Nowy Sącz in a 2–0 home defeat against GKS Katowice, playing 90 minutes and wearing the number 10 jersey. On 6 October 2012, he started in a 4–0 away defeat against Stomil Olsztyn, playing until the 46th minute before being substituted off of the field for Sebastian Szczepanski. On 18 November 2012, he made his last appearance for Sandecja in a 1–0 away defeat against Kolejarz Stróże, when he was substituted onto the field for Filip Burkhardt in the 63rd minute.He left the club after making seven appearances in the 2012–13 I liga.