Efraín Sánchez
Colombian footballer
About Efraín Sánchez
Lived 1926 – 2020 (aged 93). Efraín Sánchez was a Colombian association football player and association football coach.
Efraín Elías "El Caimán" Sánchez Casimiro (26 February 1926 – 16 January 2020) was a Colombian footballer who played as goalkeeper. He competed for the Colombia national football team at the 1962 FIFA World Cup which was held in Chile. Among other teams, he played for San Lorenzo of Argentina in the 1940s. He won the Colombian league title three times during his career.
Career Sánchez played for Mexican side Club Atlas in 1959.
After retiring as a player Sánchez went into management, taking charge of the Colombia national team on three occasions.
Honours
Club
Independiente Medellín Campeonato Profesional: 1955, 1957
Los Millonarios Bogotá Campeonato Profesional: 1964
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Who was Efraín Sánchez?
Colombian footballer (1926-2020)
When was Efraín Sánchez born?
Efraín Sánchez was born on 26 February 1926 in Barranquilla.
When did Efraín Sánchez die?
Efraín Sánchez died on 16 January 2020 in Bogotá.
What was Efraín Sánchez's occupation?
Efraín Sánchez was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Efraín Sánchez?
Efraín Sánchez was Colombian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Efraín Sánchez. https://biography.guide/efrain-sanchez/
MLA: "Efraín Sánchez." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/efrain-sanchez/.
Chicago: "Efraín Sánchez." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/efrain-sanchez/.
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