Leonel Sánchez

Leonel Sánchez is a retired Chilean footballer, renowned for his significant contributions to the Chilean national team, particularly during the 1962 FIFA World Cup where he played a crucial role in leading Chile to a third-place finish. He is celebrated for his technical skills and goal-scoring ability, having been a key player for clubs like Universidad de Chile and the national squad. Sánchez's legacy is further immortalized by his memorable goal against the Soviet Union in the quarter-finals of the 1962 World Cup, which he vividly described to journalist Javier Cáceres, leading to the unique project of illustrating football memories through drawings.