Hugo Sánchez (footballer, born 1984)

Hugo Sánchez Portugal (15 June 1984 – 8 November 2014) was a Spanish-born Mexican footballer and sports commentator with Televisa Deportes. He was the son of former player and manager of the Mexico national football team, Hugo Sánchez.

Hugo Sánchez

Personal information
Full name	Hugo Sánchez Portugal
Date of birth	(1984-06-15)15 June 1984[1]
Place of birth	Madrid, Spain[2]
Date of death	8 November 2014(2014-11-08) (aged 30)
Place of death	Mexico City, Mexico
Height	1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2004–2005	UNAM	4	(0)
2006	Atlante	0	(0)
2007	Once Municipal	0	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Sánchez and the second or maternal family name is Portugal.

Club career

Sánchez Portugal was born in Spain when his father was with Atlético Madrid. Sánchez Portugal played as a striker for Pumas UNAM, when his father was the manager, Sánchez Portugal. His debut for Pumas was on 15 May 2004 against Monterrey.^[3] During his short stay with Atlante, he did not appear in any club matches.^[4]

Personal life and death

Sánchez Portugal was the son of former Mexico footballer Hugo Sánchez and his first wife Emma Portugal.^[2]

After a short-lived playing career, Sánchez was Director of Physical Culture and Sports at the Miguel Hidalgo facility.^[1]

On 8 November 2014, he was found dead in his Polanco apartment.^[2] The cause of death was later confirmed to be carbon monoxide poisoning, due to obstructed ventilation from a gas-fired water boiler.^[5]

Honours

• Primera División de Mexico (2): Clausura 2004, Apertura 2004^[2]