Wilber Sánchez (footballer)
# Wilber Sánchez (footballer)

Wilber Alejandro Sánchez Ramírez (born October 24, 1979) is a Nicaraguan footballer who currently plays for Real Estelí.

## Club career

He started his career at second division Inter Barrio Cuba and played for Walter Ferretti, Parmalat, Masatepe and Real Estelí.

### El Salvador

After a stunning performance in the 2007 UNCAF Nations Cup, played in San Salvador, Sánchez joined San Salvador F.C. In his debut game, the speedy striker came on as a substitute in the 65th minutes, but managed to score 2 headed goals, giving his side the victory, 3–2, against Vista Hermosa.

In June 2007 he was snapped up by América Managua but left them for Walter Ferretti a year later. He has played for Real Estelí since 2010.

## International career

Sánchez made his debut for Nicaragua in an April 2001 friendly match against Belize and has earned a total of 19 caps, scoring no goals. He has represented his country in 2 FIFA World Cup qualification matches and played at the 2001, 2007, 2009, and 2011 UNCAF Nations Cups as well as at the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

His final international was a January 2011 UNCAF Nations Cup match against Belize.

## Personal life

He is married to Jessica Matamoros and they have a daughter, Briana.

