Alexis Sanchez played for Arsenal Football Club. The Chilean forward joined Arsenal from Barcelona in 2014 for £31.7m. Sanchez left Arsenal for Manchester United in 2018 in a swap deal for Henrikh Mkhitaryan. In total, he made 166 appearances for Arsenal and scored 80 goals. The Copa America Winner wore the number 17 and number 7 shirts for Arsenal. He was born on December 19, 1988. Alexis currently plays for Inter Milan.
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Vidal rumours dismissed completely
by Lewis Ambrose
Rumours linking Arturo Vidal to Arsenal are going around in circles in what looks set to be one of those unlikely stories...
Alexis expected to take kicking 'like a man'
by Nia Griffiths
After Alexis Sanchez complained about being kicked about in Chile's win over Uruguay, it's been said that he should learn to just take...
Uruguayan footballer hurls foul abuse at Alexis on Twitter
by Lee Hurley
Uruguay's Javier Chevanton has launched a foul-mouthed tirade at Alexis Sanchez on Twitter calling him names that would see him receive a...
Watch Alexis' top five Gunner goals
by Nia Griffiths
Alexis Sanchez has scored 97 goals during his footballing career and some of the best have happened in an Arsenal shirt.
His goals...
Alexis celebrates victory amid Chile controversy
by Nia Griffiths
Alexis Sanchez tweeted about the Chile victory over Uruguay in the Copa America 2015 tournament despite controversy surrounding the win.
Chile won 1-0...
In focus: Sánchez against Uruguay in Copa América quarter-final
By Mosope Ominiyi
After our match report on the Chile v Uruguay match, let's take a more in-depth look at Alexis' individual performance.
As the tournament's...
Alexis frustrated but Chile reach semis
by Lewis Ambrose
Chile are through to the semi-finals of the Copa América after beating Uruguay 1-0 on a hot-tempered evening in Santiago.
The host nation...
Sampaoli praises Alexis ahead of quarter-final
by Lewis Ambrose
After a group stage which was low on high-quality football, Chile have emerged as one of the strong favourites to win the...
Watch: Wilshere chooses Fàbregas over Özil in XI
by Lewis Ambrose
Jack Wilshere loves a bit of controversy, and this time he could be in danger of upsetting his own fans with choices...
Arsenal mural goes up in Alexis’ home town
by Lee Hurley
An Arsenal mural has gone up in Alexis Sanchez's home town of Tocopilla.
The city, which is located in the Antofagasta region in...
Stats show that Alexis and Özil stand out again
by Lewis Ambrose
Assists are important, obviously, but pre-assists deserve some love too and InTheMiddleGiroud has revealed just who contributed the most last season.
A pre-assists is the...
Arsenal 2015/16 – Victory Through Harmony?
by Matthew Wade
Most Arsenal fans of any pre-Wenger vintage will have firm memories of (and probably miss) the old Arsenal club crest, and its...
Colombia sneak through with Ospina clean sheet
by Lewis Ambrose
Sunday evening saw a 0-0 draw between Colombia and Peru which, to be quite frank, is simply 90 minutes that I will...
In focus: Sánchez shows no signs of fatigue
by Mosope Ominiyi
Although the Alexis Sanchez was a possible injury doubt before the match, the 26-year-old started Chile's final Copa América group stage fixture -...
In focus: Sanchez scores as Chile demolish Bolivia
by Lee Hurley
Chile demolished Bolivia 5-0 to finish top of their group in the Copa America.
Alexis Sanchez got himself on the scoresheet in the...
Watch: Arsenal's midfield force in full flow
by Nia Griffiths
One area where we haven't needed to strengthen this season is our midfield.
Aaron Ramsey, Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez, Santi Cazorla and, in...
Cazorla: Alexis is great now he’s out from Messi’s shadow
by Lee Hurley
Santi Cazorla has been praising Alexis Sanchez in the Spanish press, highlighting the shadow of Lionel Messi at Barcelona which hid the...
Cazorla: Wenger wrong to call me player of the season
by Lewis Ambrose
After a long season which saw most Arsenal players struggle for form and fitness at various stages manager Arsène Wenger tipped Santi...
Fetch!
by Stephen Bradley
Silly season. Woot.
Every time I see a report in the news or on social media, concerning who Arsenal may or may not...
Alexis cleared to train after injury scare
by Lewis Ambrose
Currently on international duty, Alexis Sánchez suffered an injury scare but has been deemed fit to continue training.
The Chilean forward is currently...
Big transfer plans excite Cazorla
by Lewis Ambrose
The financial shackles are off and Arsenal have responded with a world class signing in each summer so far with the arrivals...
Alexis wrongly denied winner against Mexico
by Lee Hurley
Alexis Sanchez was unable to get on the scoresheet for Chile as his side played out an exciting 3-3 draw with Mexico...
Watch: Alexis proves the doubters wrong
by Nia Griffiths
Alexis Sanchez has been a revelation for Arsenal this season.
Just like when we first signed Mesut Ozil, I'm still having a hard...
Gibbs: Alexis can carry them
by Lee Hurley
Kieran Gibbs believes that Alexis Sanchez can carry Chile to Copa America glory this summer.
Writing on his Sportslobster account, the left-back was full...
Can Alexis be our saviour?
by Helen Trantum
International football bores me.
It's a sad indictment of the state of football, but that's the way I feel. The trouble is, I...
Alexis unstoppable against Ecuador
by Nia Griffiths
Alexis Sanchez provided a beautiful assist for Chile's Eduardo Vargas on Thursday night to put the team 2-0 up.
By this point in...
Alexis central to opening day win
by Lewis Ambrose
Chile got off to a successful start in the 2015 Copa América beating Ecuador 2-0, and Arsenal man Alexis Sánchez was at...
Szszesny: Alexis does hold onto the ball for a while
by Nia Griffiths
Wojciech Szszesny has sung high praises of teammate Alexis Sanchez while still admitting the Chilean has a tendency to hold onto the...
Ozil: Alexis is dangerous
by Nia Griffiths
Mesut Ozil has praised his Chilean teammate, Alexis Sanchez, for his ambition and described him as 'dangerous in front of goal' -...
Relive Alexis Sanchez's debut Arsenal season
by Lee Hurley
Alexis Sanchez has been voted the player of Arsenal's season.
This is probably the least surprising thing to have happened all year if...
Alexis crowned Arsenal's best player
by Nia Griffiths
It'll come as no surprise that our new signing Alexis Sanchez has won the Arsenal fan's Player of the Season award.
The Chilean...
Sanchez: There was no fight
by Lee Hurley
Alexis Sanchez has dismissed claims that he fought with a Chile teammate, insisting that it was merely an exchange of opinions.
The media...
Sanchez: Arsenal have improved me
by Lee Hurley
Alexis Sanchez has told the media in Chile that he has grown as a player since signing for Arsenal.
The frontman took the...
VIDEO: All of Alexis' Arsenal goals so far
by Lewis Ambrose
Alexis Sánchez enjoyed an outstanding first season in Arsenal colours, bagging himself 25 goals in 52 appearances.
The Premier League saw his undoubted ability...
Ospina: It would be special for me and Alexis
by Lee Hurley
David Ospina believes that should Colombia be drawn against Chile in the Copa America it would represent a 'very special deal' for...
Arsenal 14/15 School Report: The Forwards
As the season wraps up with a 12th FA Cup win and third-place league finish, we look at how the players did over the...
Arsenal twitter strikes again
Alexis Sanchez has been voted as the PFA Fans' Player of the Season, a poll that was conducted solely online.
The competition, which was run...
Alexis hailed as the ‘Messi of Chile’
Alexis Sanchez has been hailed as the 'Messi of Chile' by his international teammate, Gary Medel.
With the Premier League season now over and only...
Alexis: I love the unpredictability of the Premier League
Alexis Sanchez has been reflecting on a brilliant first season with Arsenal and talking about how the Premier League differs from every other league...
Wenger: Alexis is a killer
When Arsenal signed Alexis Sanchez last summer from Barcelona, we knew he was good, but I don't think many could've predicted the impact he'd have...