How many caps did Leonel Sánchez win for Chile?

Leonel Sánchez won 85 caps for Chile, scoring 24 goals.

Which clubs did Leonel Sánchez play for?

Club Universidad de Chile (1953–1969), Club Social y Deportivo Colo Colo (1969–1970), C.D. Palestino (1971–1972), C.D. Ferroviarios de Chile (1972–1973).

Where does Leonel Sánchez rank among Chile's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Leonel Sánchez #6 of Chile's 33 greatest players of all time.

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06 / Chile · 1955–1968

Leonel Sánchez

LM dribblercreator

Caps · Chile

Goals · Chile

Life

1936–2022

Clubs

Club Universidad de Chile, Club Social y Deportivo Colo Colo, C.D. Palestino

Editorial rank of 33 for Chile

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Career record: 85 caps and 24 goals for Chile; club career at Club Universidad de Chile, Club Social y Deportivo Colo Colo, C.D. Palestino.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q314630

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Career record

1953–1969	Club Universidad de Chile
1969–1970	Club Social y Deportivo Colo Colo
1971–1972	C.D. Palestino
1972–1973	C.D. Ferroviarios de Chile
Chile	85 caps, 24 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Chile checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Chile checked 4 October 2026

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Around Sánchez in the almanac

One rank above: Claudio Bravo at #5.

One rank below: Marcelo Salas at #7.

Chile's editorial top five: Elías Figueroa · Alexis Sánchez · Iván Zamorano · Arturo Vidal · Claudio Bravo.

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