Spanish footballer
In this
Spanish name , the first or paternal
surname is
Sánchez and the second or maternal family name is
Cortés .
Isaías Sánchez Cortés (Spanish pronunciation: [isaˈi.as ˈsantʃeθ koɾˈtes] ; born 9 February 1987), known simply as Isaías , is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Australian club Adelaide United .
He spent most of his career in Australia with Adelaide United after signing in 2013, winning several team honours while making more than 250 competitive appearances. In La Liga , he played four matches with Espanyol .
Club career
Early years and Espanyol
Born in Sabadell , Barcelona , Catalonia , Isaías was a CF Badalona youth graduate, and started playing professionally with that club in the Segunda División B while also working as a part-time plumber .[ 2] In 2010 he signed for RCD Espanyol , but spent the majority of his first year with the reserves in the Tercera División .[ 3]
On 10 April 2011, Isaías made his first-team and La Liga debut, playing the last 22 minutes of a 0–0 away draw against Hércules CF .[ 4] He spent the following two seasons on loan to SD Ponferradina ,[ 5] contributing 27 games and one goal[ 6] in his second to help the side to return to Segunda División .[ 7]
Adelaide United
In July 2013, Isaías signed for Adelaide United FC , penning a two-year contract.[ 8] He won the Player of The Year award for his team in his debut campaign in the A-League .[ 9]
Isaías scored his first goal for the club on 24 January 2015, netting from 25 meters in a 7–0 win over the Newcastle Jets FC .[ 10] He repeated the feat in the 2016 A-League Grand Final in an eventual 3–1 defeat of Western Sydney Wanderers FC , through a 34th-minute free kick .[ 11]
On 23 September 2017, Isaías was announced as captain at Adelaide United's season launch, taking over from Eugene Galekovic who transferred to Melbourne City FC .[ 12] In January 2019, the 32-year-old became an Australian citizen .[ 13] [ 14]
Isaías left Adelaide United in May 2019, in order to explore overseas opportunities.[ 15] [ 16]
Later career
On 4 July 2019, recently promoted Al-Wakrah SC announced on Twitter the transfer of Isaías for an undisclosed fee.[ 17] [ 18] The 34-year-old returned to Adelaide United on 23 August 2021, signing a three-year deal.[ 19]
At the end of the 2023–24 campaign , Isaías agreed to a new contract alongside his teammate Javi López , one that would see out his playing career as he also completed a coaching badge with the club.[ 20]
Style of play
Playing as a defensive midfielder for Adelaide United, Isaías can switch between defensive and offensive positions and also drops into defense, allowing the full-backs to push forward.[ 21] [ 22] [ 23] He is known for his ability to control the pace and intensity of the game, keep possession of the ball and launch attacks when his team plays from defence to attack.[ 24] [ 25] [ 26]
Isaías was described by Adelaide manager Josep Gombau as his "foot soldier ", being a complete footballer with technique, speed and controlled aggression.[ 27] [ 28] [ 29]
Career statistics
As of 25 January 2024
Honours
Adelaide United
Individual
References
^ a b c "Isaías" . Eurosport . Retrieved 13 October 2021 .
^ Greco, John (21 March 2019). "Spanish plumber to Adelaide legend: Isaias' journey to the Reds" . A-League . Retrieved 13 October 2021 .
^ "Fútbol.– El centrocampista del filial Isaías Sánchez, principal novedad en la convocatoria del Espanyol ante el Hércules" [Football.– Reserve-team midfielder Isaías Sánchez, main novelty in Espanyol call-up against Hércules] (in Spanish). Europa Press . 9 April 2011. Retrieved 10 November 2020 .
^ "Hercules falter on home soil" . ESPN Soccernet . 10 April 2011. Archived from the original on 25 October 2012. Retrieved 23 May 2011 .
^ Santiago, J. (6 July 2012). "Llega Roberto Santamaría y renueva Isaías" [Roberto Santamaría arrives and Isaías renews]. La Crónica de León (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 11 July 2013 .
^ "La Ponferradina se lleva de calle el derbi frente a la Segoviana" [Ponferradina take derby against Segoviana with flying colours]. La Opinión de Zamora (in Spanish). 23 January 2012. Retrieved 10 November 2020 .
^ Otero, F.R. (27 June 2012). "Claudio seguirá en el banquillo del club berciano" [Claudio to remain in bench of Bercian club]. Marca (in Spanish). Retrieved 10 November 2020 .
^ "Reds Spanish Armada about to arrive" . Football Australia . 8 July 2013. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 8 July 2013 .
^ Bednall, Jai (23 April 2014). "Adelaide United's Mr Fix-it, Isaias Sanchez, has won the Reds' club champion award for his brilliant debut season" . The Advertiser . Retrieved 10 November 2020 .
^ "Adelaide United thrash Newcastle Jets 7–0 in one-sided A-League affair" . ABC . 24 January 2015. Retrieved 2 May 2016 .
^ Hassett, Sebastian (1 May 2016). "A-League grand final 2016: Adelaide United beat Western Sydney Wanderers to claim first title" . The Sydney Morning Herald . Retrieved 2 May 2016 .
^ Migliaccio, Val (23 September 2017). "Isaias is officially the heart and soul of Adelaide United" . The Advertiser . Retrieved 23 September 2017 .
^ "Isaías officially becomes an Aussie" . Adelaide United FC. 8 January 2019. Archived from the original on 4 April 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2024 .
^ Thomas, Josh (9 January 2019). "Socceroos a goal for Aussie Isaias" . Goal . Retrieved 2 May 2019 .
^ Larkin, Steve (27 May 2019). "Adelaide United captain departs A-League" . FourFourTwo . Retrieved 28 May 2019 .
^ Windon, Jacob (27 May 2019). "Reds blow: Skipper Isaias leaves Adelaide United" . Football Australia. Retrieved 28 May 2019 .
^ Manchón, Martín (4 July 2019). "El Al Wakrah catarí hace oficial el fichaje de Isaías Sánchez" [Qatar's Al Wakrah make signing of Isaías Sánchez official] (in Spanish). Migrantes del Balón. Archived from the original on 5 July 2019. Retrieved 5 July 2019 .
^ Lewis, Dave (15 July 2019). "Saudis pounce for Goodwin in likely blow to Adelaide" . The World Game . Retrieved 5 August 2019 .
^ Andy, Adelaide (26 August 2021). "Matador Isaias Sanchez returns to the A-League bullfight" . The Roar . Retrieved 12 October 2021 .
^ "Reds veterans Isaías and Javi López commit to one final year" . Adelaide United FC. 4 June 2024. Retrieved 4 June 2024 .
^ Migliaccio, Val (7 October 2013). "Reds are building on a theme" . Perth Now. Retrieved 26 October 2013 .
^ "Isaias Sanchez returns from suspension to provide options for Adelaide United" . News.com.au . 25 October 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2013 .
^ Parkin, Richard (28 October 2013). "A-League tactical round-up: how injuries deplete systems" . The Guardian . Retrieved 30 October 2013 .
^ Elkerton, Matthew (30 September 2013). "A-League's new kids on the block" . Back Page Lead. Archived from the original on 2 November 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2013 .
^ "Adelaide United recruit Isaias Sanchez sets his sights on early Glory" . Herald Sun . 12 October 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2013 .
^ Migliaccio, Val (27 April 2016). "Strongman Isaias has big role to play for Adelaide United against Western Sydney Wanderers" . The Advertiser . Retrieved 22 August 2024 .
^ "Sanchez happy to fly under the radar" . Football Australia. 29 July 2013. Retrieved 28 October 2013 .
^ "Adelaide United – Season preview" . Leopold Method. 7 October 2013. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2013 .
^ "Adelaide United's Isaias Sanchez has the class and flair to keep fans coming back" . The Daily Telegraph . 26 October 2013. Retrieved 28 October 2013 .
^ a b c d e f g "Isaías Sánchez: Isaías Sánchez Cortés" . BDFutbol. Retrieved 29 March 2015 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Isaías" . Soccerway. Retrieved 29 March 2015 .
^ Kemp, Emma (1 May 2016). "Isaias awarded Joe Marston Medal" . The Roar. Retrieved 2 May 2019 .
^ Harrington, Anna (20 May 2022). "ALM young guns get shot against Barcelona" . The Canberra Times . Retrieved 22 May 2022 .
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