Born in Aldaia, Valencian Community, Sánchez started playing professionally for Valencia CF, and his first La Liga appearance was on 25 October 1992 in a 0–3 loss at FC Barcelona.

[3] After a successful loan stint in the second division with RCD Mallorca, Sánchez signed with RC Celta de Vigo, becoming an important attacking element in the Galicians' domestic and European consolidation.

[4] Sánchez scored 12 times in the league in the 2000–01 campaign, notably back-to-back braces against CD Numancia (3–0)[5] and UD Las Palmas (5–1).

[6] He added a further two in the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg against Leeds United for a 3–0 home victory,[7] being replaced in the final loss to FC Bayern Munich.

[8] Subsequently, after having appeared in 25 games in the team's 2001–02 league conquest, Sánchez's importance lessened dramatically in his final season, where he played only ten matches for the champions, no complete ones.