Sánchez started his career in 1993 (aged 19) playing for Laferrere against Almirante Brown in the Primera B Nacional (Argentine second division).
Sánchez could not help Laferrere avoid relegation and played one season with the team at the lower Primera B Metropolitana.
His next promotion would be achieved playing for Banfield in the 2000-01 season, when he helped the team reach the Argentine Primera División.
Sánchez was a classic style offensive midfielder (or enganche in Argentine terms), with great technique and precise shooting.
The police report informed that he suffered the accident after attempting a wheelie, a classic bike trick.