Juan Sánchez Miño

For other people named Juan Sánchez, see Juan Sánchez (disambiguation).

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Sánchez and the second or maternal family name is Miño.

Juan Manuel Sánchez Miño (born 1 January 1990) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a left-back or winger.^[1]

Juan Sánchez Miño

Personal information
Full name	Juan Manuel Sánchez Miño
Date of birth	(1990-01-01) 1 January 1990 (age 35)
Place of birth	Buenos Aires, Argentina
Height	1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Position(s)	Left midfielder, Left-back, Midfielder
Youth career
2004–2010	Boca Juniors
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2010–2014	Boca Juniors	79	(6)
2014–2016	Torino	11	(0)
2015	→ Estudiantes (loan)	26	(3)
2016	→ Cruzeiro (loan)	15	(1)
2016–2020	Independiente	86	(2)
2020–2021	Elche	9	(0)
2021	Estudiantes	31	(1)
2022–2023	Colón	16	(0)
2023	Lanús	23	(0)
2024	Tigre	8	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 13:48, 15 April 2024 (UTC)

He holds an Italian passport.^[2]

Career

Boca Juniors

Sánchez Miño began his playing career in 2004, when he arrived as a teenager in the youth sector of Boca Juniors. He made his official debut for the Xeneizes in 2010 against Quilmes.^[3] It was not until 2012 when, entering often as a substitute, he gained recognition during a very good season^[4] that included his first goal in the local league, against San Lorenzo, and three goals at the 2012 Copa Libertadores: against Arsenal de Sarandí, against Fluminense on 11 April, and against Universidad de Chile on 14 June in the semifinal.^[5]

Torino

He took part in Torino's pre-season retreat in July 2014, however, his signing was delayed following problems over the players passport, with Torino having already filled their non-EU squad quota.^[6] This was resolved, as he received an Italian passport in August, through a confirmed Italian ancestry in Soveria Mannelli, a Calabrian region of southern Italy.^[2] On 9 August 2014 Torino officially announced they had signed Sánchez Miño for an undisclosed fee from Boca Juniors.^[6][7] He debuted in Serie A on 1 September 2014 in Torino-Inter, 0–0.^[8]

Elche

On 15 September 2020, Sánchez Miño joined La Liga newcomers Elche CF.^[9] On 1 February 2021, Elche and Sánchez parted-ways, making Sánchez Miño a free-agent.^[10]

Estudiantes de La Plata

On 17 February 2021, Sánchez Miño returned to Argentina and signed with Argentine Primera División side Estudiantes de La Plata.^[11]

Colón

In January 2022, Sánchez moved to fellow league club Colón on a deal until the end of 2023.^[12]

Tigre

In May 2024, Sánchez terminated his contract with Tigre.^[13]

Style of play

He can play as a left-back or a left-sided winger.^[14] He combines good pace with the ability to move into channels, as well as a strong left foot.

Career statistics

Club

Updated 1 January 2015.^[15]

Team	Season	League		Cup		Continental1		Other		Total
		Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Boca Juniors	2010–11	4	0	0	0	0	0	–		4	0
	2011–12	21	1	5	0	8	3	–		34	4
	2012–13	23	1	2	0	6	1	–		31	2
	2013–14	31	4	–		–		–		31	4
	Total	79	6	7	0	14	4	0	0	100	10
Torino	2014–15	11	0	0	0	4	0	–		15	0
Career Total		79	6	7	0	14	4	0	0	100	10

¹Continental competitions include the Copa Libertadores, the Copa Sudamericana and the UEFA Cup / UEFA Europa League