This Monday, May 1st, a new edition of the famous Mundialito de El Porvenir was played. This traditional championship, held in the district of La Victoria, was won by El Cartel de Villa, who defeated Purito Porvenir 2-1 in the final. Various matches were played throughout the day, during which the presence of a Peruvian football champion could be observed. We mean Alexander “Wally” Sanchez.
The two-time champion with Alianza Lima (2003-2004) was caught defending the La Pólvora jersey. He is also a former player of San Martín (won title 2008) reached the quarterfinals of Small World Cup of the future; However, his team, along with Mi Barrunto, had to be sent off for a fight on the field.
“It’s been suspended but we’re leaving happy and calm. We’ve been able to do well on the field but that’s the mundialito in El Porvenir, the same thing happens every year so there’s nothing new.” It’s not like professional football but I’m happy to play here as a Victorian because I started here and I’m enjoying my final years. I’ll come back strong next year,” said the former Águilas Doradas player of Colombia.
Statements by “Wally” Sánchez
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Who is “Wally” Sanchez?
Alexander Sanchez He is a 38-year-old professional soccer player who has won the national title three times (twice with Alianza Lima and once with San Martín); He also became second division champion with César Vallejo University (2018).
“Wally” Sanchez He trained in the minor leagues at Alianza Lima and made his professional debut in 2002 with the intimate jersey. In 2005 he left La Victoria to be loaned to José Gálvez. In 2007 he gained his first experience abroad when he moved to the Polish GKS Belchatow. He returned to Peruvian football the following year to play for the Santa Anita team.
What was “Wally” Sánchez’s last team?
After walking around with his soccer ball César Vallejo University, UTC, Juan Aurich, Union Commerce, Cayman Islands, FBC Melgar and Golden Eagles (Colombia), in 2020 he signed with Deportivo Llacuabamba, the last club where he played professionally until the end of this season. As of 2021 he is without a team and has participated in the most recent editions of the World Championship of El Porvenir.