| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Christian Joel Sánchez Leal | ||
| Date of birth | (1999-07-09)9 July 1999 (age 26) | ||
| Place of birth | Havana, Cuba | ||
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Sporting Gijón | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2017 | Sporting Gijón | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2021 | Sporting B | 45 | (0) |
| 2019– | Sporting Gijón | 13 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | →AEK Larnaca (loan) | 14 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | →Celta B (loan) | 24 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 20 June 2025 | |||
Christian Joel Sánchez Leal (born 9 July 1999) is a Cuban professionalfootballer who plays as agoalkeeper for SpanishSegunda División clubSporting de Gijón.
Born inHavana, Christian Joel moved to Spain at early age and joinedSporting de Gijón's youth setup at the age of 12.[1] On 20 August 2017, he made his senior debut withthe reserves by starting in a 1–0Segunda División B home defeat ofSD Gernika Club.
Christian Joel renewed his contract until 2021 on 25 January 2018,[2] but spentthe campaign as a backup toDani Martín. He made his first team debut on 8 June of the following year, starting in a 1–0 home win againstCádiz CF in theSegunda División championship.[3]
On 27 August 2021, Christian Joel extended his contract until 2026, and was loaned toCypriot First Division sideAEK Larnaca FC for one year.[4] On 19 August of the following year, he moved toCelta de Vigo B also in a temporary one-year deal.[5]