Name: José Luis Sánchez

Nickname: "Garrafa"



Country: Argentina
Club: C.A. Banfield
Shirt Number: 10
Position: ★AMF
Side: LF/BS
Age: 26-31 years (26/05/1974 ✝ 08/01/2006)

Height: 168 cm
Weight: 65 kg

Attack: 77
Defence: 33
Balance: 85
Stamina: 77
Top Speed: 73
Acceleration: 72
Response: 71
Agility: 78
Dribble Accuracy: 87
Dribble Speed: 75
Short Pass Accuracy: 85
Short Pass Speed: 82
Long Pass Accuracy: 83
Long Pass Speed: 78
Shot Accuracy: 76
Shot Power: 83
Shot Technique: 79
Free Kick Accuracy: 85
Swerve: 83
Heading: 63
Jump: 66
Technique: 91
Aggression: 77
Mentality: 73
Goalkeeper Skills: 50
Team work: 76

Injury Tolerance: B
Condition/Fitness: 4
Weak Foot Accuracy: 5
Weak Foot Frequency: 4
Consistency: 5
Growth type: Standard

CARDS:
P01 - Classic N°10
P03 - Trickster
S02 - Passer
S04 - PK Taker
S05 - 1-Touch Play
S18 - Turning Skills
S21 - Step On Skills
S22 - Side Stepping Skills

SPECIAL ABILITIES: Dribbling - Tactical Dribble - Passing - 1-Touch Pass - Penalties

Attack/Defence Awareness Card: Attack-Minded

INFO:
'Garrafa' Sánchez was an Argentine footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. Born in Laferrere, Buenos Aires (05/26/1974), he was nicknamed 'Garrafa' because he inherited the name from his father, who made a living delivering gas canisters. He debuted as a footballer in the 1993/94 season of the Primera B Nacional at the age of 19, playing for Deportivo Laferrere against their classic rivals in the lower divisions, Almirante Brown, on November 26, 1993. In the 1997/1998 season, he was sold to El Porvenir, which at that time played in the Primera B Metropolitana (third division), and in just one year he achieved promotion to the second division, being the standout player of the division. In 1999, he moved to Uruguayan football, joining Bella Vista. With this team, he qualified for the Copa Libertadores, which he could not play due to his father's illness, forcing him to return to Argentina in 2000. He resumed his career with Club Atlético Banfield, where he played from 2000 to 2005. There, he managed to play in the continental tournament during the memorable 2004/05 season, in which Banfield lost in the quarterfinals to River Plate. Two of his most notable performances for Banfield were: a match against Nueva Chicago, in his debut for the club, where Banfield won 6-1, with Sánchez scoring a goal 28 minutes into the second half. The match was played at the Estadio Florencio Sola in Banfield. Another significant performance was in the promotion finals against Quilmes at the end of the 2001 season, especially in the decisive second final. Banfield achieved promotion to the Primera División. In 2005, he returned to play for his first love, Deportivo Laferrere, until his tragic death in early 2006. 'Garrafa' is remembered as the greatest player and biggest idol in Deportivo Laferrere, El Porvenir, and Banfield's history.

He was known for his excellent ball control and formidable shooting ability. According to the Argentine sports media, his playing style resembled that of Diego Armando Maradona and Ricardo Bochini. He possessed what is referred to in Argentine slang as 'baby fútbol' talent (a football derivate played in Argentina), allowing him to outmaneuver his occasional markers in tight spaces or to make accurate shots from what is described as 'a single tile', which means in extremely small spaces and without much movement. With a strong character, he tended to showcase his skills more vividly in the most challenging matches. He had the opportunity to play for Boca Juniors in 1996 under coach Carlos Bilardo, but his passion for motorcycles led to his exclusion from the club's roster. Tragically, on January 6, 2006, 'Garrafa' Sánchez died in a motorcycle accident in his hometown of Laferrere. The player, an avid motorcycle enthusiast, lost control of his vehicle while performing stunts. His death was one of the greatest tragedies in Argentine football, and to this day, Garrafa is remembered as one of the best players to have graced both the lower divisions and the Primera División of Argentine football.