Robert Sanchez

Robert Sanchez Profile | Net Worth, Background, Early Life, Family, Club, and International Career

Robert Lynch Sanchez is a professional soccer player who serves as a goalkeeper for the English Premier League club Chelsea and the Spanish national team. Sanchez was born in Spain, but he has spent most of his professional career in England, mostly with Brighton & Hove Albion.

The 26-year-old shot-stopper, Robert Sanchez, recently moved to the London-based club Chelsea in the summer of last year and has become their first-choice goalkeeper, wearing the number one jersey. Proving himself as one of the most talented players in the Premier League, Sanchez boasts a market value of €35 million as of 2024.

This article delves into the key aspects of the Spanish player’s life, exploring his early years, family background, net worth, career, and more.

Name	Robert Lynch Sánchez
Age	26-year-old
Nationality	Spanish
Birth Place	Cartagena, Spain
Date of Birth	November 18, 1997
Height	1.97 m
Star Sign	Scorpio
Position	Goalkeeper
Clubs	Levante, Brighton & Hove, Chelsea
Net worth	£4 Million
Family	Father- Juan Gabriel Mother-Maria Isabel Spouse- Nebeska Sanchez

Robert Sanchez | Early Life and Family

Robert Sanchez was born in the Cartagena region of Murcia, in the southeast of Spain, on November 7, 1997. He grew up in a multicultural household, with a Jamaican-English father, Juan Gabriel, and a Spanish mother, Maria Isabel. In addition to his parents, Sanchez’s family includes his wife, Nebeska Sanchez, and their son, Lawrence Sanchez.

Sanchez began playing soccer at an early age, starting at the grassroots level with local regional clubs and honing his skills. In 2010, he made a significant move by joining the Levante Academy from Cartagena FC, a pivotal step in his journey toward becoming a professional player.

Robert Sanchez | Club Career

Brighton & Hove Albion

After spending three years developing his skills at Levante, Robert Sanchez made the first significant leap of his career by joining the renowned Brighton & Hove Albion Academy at the age of 15 in 2013, marking a new chapter in the English league system. His commitment and hard work paid off when the club offered him his first professional contract in 2015, securing him as a long-term prospect.

Continuing his development within the club’s youth setup, Sanchez’s impressive performances earned him a three-year contract extension in 2018. He was eventually promoted to the U21 team, making 42 appearances before advancing to the first team. In 2020, he made his debut for the main team and subsequently played 90 matches with Brighton & Hove Albion’s first team, until he moved to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea Football Club

In August 2023, Robert Sanchez made a sensational switch by joining Chelsea from Brighton for a fee of £25 million. Following his breakthrough spell with the Seagulls, the Blues showed their faith in the Spaniard by investing in him as their first-choice shot-stopper, signing him to a seven-year contract. Sanchez made his debut in the season opener against Liverpool in the Premier League.

Robert Sanchez | International Career

Robert Sanchez holds dual citizenship in England and Spain. Having been born and raised in Spain, he chose to represent ‘La Roja’, the Spanish national team. Due to his early career in England’s leagues, he was never part of Spain’s youth teams or any underage squads.

Sanchez’s goalkeeping brilliance at Brighton did not go unnoticed. In 2021, he received his first-ever national team call-up from Luis Enrique, the former Barcelona boss and then-head coach of the Spain national team. In May 2021, Sanchez made his debut in a substitute appearance, ultimately earning a total of two caps.

He was even included in Spain’s 25-man World Cup squad for the 2022 Qatar World Cup, although he didn’t play any matches and remained on the bench for the entire tournament. Since then, he has been a regular at the national team camp.

Robert Sanchez | Records and statistics

Robert Sanchez’s statistics, encompassing all his appearances and goal contributions for the teams he has played for so far, are presented in the table below:

Teams	Matches	Goals conceded	Clean sheet
Brighton & Hove U23	42	39	16
Brighton & Hove	90	102	29
Rochdale AFC	35	53	9
Forest Green	17	17	2
Chelsea FC	19	26	5
Spain National team	2	0	2

Robert Sanchez | Net Worth

Robert Sanchez’s estimated net worth is $13 million, derived largely from his substantial weekly paycheck of £68,000, which amounts to an annual salary of £3,536,000. Additionally, he has a contract with the famous sports brand Nike.