Germán Sánchez Barahona

Tenerife Germán joined CD Tenerife on 10 July 2015, after agreeing to a one-year contract. He made his Segunda División debut on 23 August at the age of 28, starting in a 6–3 away loss against CD Numancia.

Germán scored his first professional goal on 25 October 2015, a last-minute equaliser in a 2–2 home draw with CA Osasuna.

Granada On 3 July 2017, Germán signed a two-year deal with Granada CF also of the second tier. In 2018–19, he contributed 38 matches and one goal as they returned to La Liga after a two-year absence, and subsequently agreed to an extension until 30 June 2021.

Germán's maiden appearance in the competition took place on 17 August 2019, when he played the entire 4–4 draw at Villarreal CF. He scored his first goal on 15 September, opening a 2–0 away win over RC Celta de Vigo seconds before half-time.

Germán played 13 games in the 2020–21 edition of the UEFA Europa League, and his side reached the quarter-finals in their first-ever participation in Europe.

Racing Santander On 4 August 2022, free agent Germán joined second-tier Racing de Santander on a two-year contract. He scored his first goal the following 19 March, a 98th-minute header in a 1–1 away draw against CD Lugo.

Later career In August 2024, aged 37, Germán returned to San Fernando CD, with the club now in the Segunda Federación.

Personal life Sánchez's brother, Servando, was also a footballer and a defender.

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