| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Javier•Sánchez Galindo |
| Used name | Javier•Sánchez |
| Nick/petnames | Pata Fuerte |
| Born | 26 November 1947 in Ciudad de México (Mexico City), Ciudad de México (MEX) |
| Died | 29 September 2025 (aged 77 years 10 months 3 days) |
| Measurements | 177 cm / 68 kg |
| Affiliations | Cruz Azul, Ciudad de México (MEX) / América, Ciudad de México (MEX) |
| NOC |  Mexico |
Mexican footballer Javier Sánchez began his career with Cruz Azul in 1966, becoming a key player for the club. With the team Sánchez won five league titles, three CONCACAF Champions Cups, two Champion of Champions trophies, and the Copa México. In 1974 he spent one season with Club Guadalajara before joining Club América, where he won the league title, a CONCACAF Champions Cup, and another Champion of Champions trophy. By the end of the decade Sánchez played one season for Los Angeles Aztecs before he returned to Mexico to finish his playing career.
From 1968 to 1977 Sánchez also played in more than 50 matches for the Mexico national team, including finishing fourth at the Mexico City Olympics. Three years after the Games he was part of the squad that won the CONCACAF Championship in Trinidad and Tobago.
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Football (Football) | MEX |
Javier Sánchez | |||
| Football, Men (Olympic) | Mexico | 4 |
