Alejandro "Álex" Sánchez Mantecón (born 5 March 2006) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays mainly as a right winger for Elche CF Ilicitano.
Career Born in Madrid, Sánchez joined Real Madrid's La Fábrica in 2019, from Rayo Vallecano. Promoted to the C-team in Segunda Federación in July 2024, he made his senior debut with on 19 October of that year, coming on as a late substitute for Bruno Iglesias in a 2–0 away loss to CD Guadalajara.
Rarely used for the C's, Sánchez left Real Madrid and immediately joined Elche CF on 17 January 2026, being initially a member of the B-team also in the fourth division; his former side also kept 50% of his economic rights. Upon arriving, he immediately began training with the first team under manager Eder Sarabia, and made his professional – and La Liga – debut on 23 January, replacing Marc Aguado late into a 3–2 away loss to Levante UD.
Personal life Sánchez's father Míchel was also a footballer who played as a midfielder. His older brother, also named Miguel Ángel, plays as a right-back.
References
External links Real Madrid profile