Manuel Piñero Sánchez (born 1 September 1952) is a Spanish professional golfer.

On 14 October 1977, Piñero teamed up with Crosby in a recreational match against fellow Spanish pro Valentín Barrios and his amateur partner Cesar de Zulueta, owner of Moraleja Golf Course, where the match was played.

Shortly after the match ended Crosby had a heart attack at the edge of the clubhouse and died instantaneously.

In 1985 he claimed four points out of five for the team which captured the trophy from the United States for the first time since 1957, defeating Lanny Wadkins 3 & 1 in singles.

Since turning fifty in 2002 Piñero has played on the European Seniors Tour, but he has had little success at that level.