Manu Sánchez

Manuel "Manu" Sánchez de la Peña (born 24 August 2000) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Levante UD, on loan from RC Celta de Vigo.

Club career Sánchez was born in Madrid, and joined Atlético Madrid's youth setup in 2014, from UE Cornellà. He made his senior debut with the reserves on 30 March 2019, starting in a 2–0 Segunda División B away win against Salamanca CF UDS.

On 30 August 2019, Sánchez renewed his contract with Atleti until 2023. He made his first team – and La Liga – debut on 14 December, starting in a 2–0 home defeat of CA Osasuna.

On 7 September 2020, Sánchez further extended his contract until 2025. The following 11 January, he moved to fellow top tier side Osasuna on loan for the remainder of the season.

On 17 August 2021, Sánchez returned to Osasuna on loan for the 2021–22 campaign. On 27 July 2022, the loan was extended for an additional year.

On 3 July 2023, Sánchez signed a five-year contract with RC Celta de Vigo also in the top tier. On 23 July of the following year, he was loaned to fellow league team Deportivo Alavés for the season.

On 25 July 2025, Sánchez moved to Levante UD, newly-promoted to the top tier, on a one-year loan deal. On 21 July of the following year, his loan was extended for a further season.

Career statistics

Honours Osasuna Copa del Rey: runner-up 2022–23

Spain U21 UEFA European Under-21 Championship runner-up: 2023