He arrived at Primera, played in two large teams in Córdoba, but retired at a young age for his mental health

Catriel Sánchez He was a footballer who promised a lot from his time through the lower workshops and his career in several teams. However, the young man surprised everyone by announcing his retirement from professional football. Despite having played in important clubs, the striker He decided to step aside due to his mental health. The decision was taken after crossing a series of physical and emotional complications that led him to pause his career.

The Cordoba explained in his social networks the reasons for his retirement, emphasizing that He did not feel prepared or emotionally to continue.

How was Catriel Sánchez’s career

Originally from Las Rods, Catriel Sánchez began his football journey in the Lower Divisions of Córdoba Workshopsquickly standing out as a scorer. In 2014, it was part of the squad that managed to consecrate Champion in the Seventh Division. Over the years, his performance allowed him to look for new opportunities in different teams.

Throughout his professional tour, Sánchez wore the shirts of several clubs, both in Argentina and abroad. After passing through the Cordoba team, he was loan to various teams, such as Karpaty Lviv of Ukraine, Villa Dálmine, Caseros students and Athens of Uruguay. While their early years seemed to predict a successful career, personal and physical difficulties began to complicate their future.

One of the most difficult moments occurred in 2021, when, during its passage through Villa Dálmine, A fan stabbed him on the neckleaving it in comma for three days. That incident almost costs his life and meant a break in his career. In later interviews, the player shared how doctors informed his mother that The chances of recovery were minimal. However, with great effort, he managed to overcome the tragedy and continue in football.

In 2022, the striker had an important role in the Institute ascent to the First National. In 2023, after a brief step by Flandriateam that descended in that tournament, returned to Hurricane of the Rodswhere he contributed to the 2023 Absolute Tournament Championship in the San Francisco League.

Despite having overcome significant obstacles, his return to professional football seemed to be within reach. Had been confirmed as Reinforcement of Atlético San Miguelwhich represented his return to a superior category. However, accumulated physical and emotional wear caused a change in their plans, leading it to make the decision of Hang the ankle boots.

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In 2023, he returned to Hurricane de las Rods and guided the team to the consecration of the Absolute Tournament of the San Francisco League.

Catriel Sánchez and his football farewell

The announcement of his retirement surprised many, since the trajectory of Catriel Sánchez still seemed to have much to offer. Through his social networks, the striker sincerely shared the reasons behind his decision. After years facing recurring injuries and emotional difficulties, The Cordoba confessed that he did not feel happy.

In his message, Sánchez He clarified that it was not a definitive retirementbut of a pause. “I don’t know if this break will last long, but lately it was not me, I was not happy, I wasn’t with that desire, that ambition that a football player has to have,” he wrote, leaving Open the possibility of a return. In addition, he highlighted the importance of surrounding them with their loved ones and taking time to reconnect with your physical and emotional well -beingwithout the constant pressure of the competition.

This retirement underlines the growing relevance of mental health in sport, an issue that still faces taboos and limited visibility in certain sectors. Statistics on this problem are worrisome, since A significant percentage of players faces sleep disorders, depression and anxiety. This highlights the urgent need to have greater psychological accompaniment in professional sport.