Gael Sandoval

Walter Gael Sandoval Contreras (born 5 November 1995) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a winger for Canadian Premier League side Vancouver FC.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Sandoval and the second or maternal family name is Contreras.
Gael Sandoval
Sandoval in 2017
Personal information
Full name Walter Gael Sandoval Contreras[1]
Date of birth (1995-11-05) 5 November 1995[1]
Place of birth Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Height 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)[1]
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
 Vancouver FC
Number 10
Youth career
2009–2010 Guadalajara
2010–2011 Club Oro
2010–2012 Tecos
2012–2014 Santos Laguna
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012 Tecos 1 (0)
2013–2017 Santos Laguna 49 (2)
2018–2022 Guadalajara 42 (2)
2019 → Juárez (loan) 1 (0)
2020 → Santos Laguna (loan) 14 (3)
2021 → Mazatlán (loan) 17 (0)
2022 → Wellington Phoenix (loan) 20 (6)
2023 Tepatitlán 0 (0)
2023– Vancouver FC 2 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:11, 23 April 2023 (UTC)

Club career

Youth career

Sandoval played for many academies in the state of his native Jalisco, starting with Club Oro in 2010 and then settled with Estudiantes Tecos, until they were dissolved in 2012. Santos Laguna signed him to play for their under 17s shortly after. He went on trial with Roma in 2013, but was not signed.[2]

Santos Laguna

In 2012, Sandoval moved to Santos Laguna. He made his Liga MX debut on July 17, 2016, against Tigres UANL coming in as substitute.[3]

Loan at Juárez

Sandoval played on loan with Juárez in the Ascenso MX to gain professional playing experience.[4]

Guadalajara

It was confirmed on November 18, 2017, that Sandoval will play for Guadalajara.[5]

Mazatlán FC

In December 2020, Sandoval was loaned out to Mazatlán FC, wearing the squad number 1, a number typically used by goalkeepers.

Wellington Phoenix

In December 2021, Sandoval joined New Zealand A-League club Wellington Phoenix on loan until the end of the season.[6]

Honours

Santos Laguna

Guadalajara

Individual

References
  1. "FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018: List of Players: CD Guadalajara" (PDF). FIFA. 6 December 2018. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 December 2018.
  2. "Sandoval recibe oportunidad en el primer equipo santista". ElSigloDeTorreon.com. Julio Carrillo. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
  3. "Gael Sandoval, la perla de Santos Laguna". MedioTiempo.com (in Spanish). Medio Tiempo. 2017-03-09. Retrieved 2017-11-19.
  4. "Walter Gael Sandoval Contreras". LigaMX.net. LIGA BBVA Bancomer MX. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
  5. "Chivas se refuerza con Gael Sandoval..." Univision.com (in Spanish). Univision Deportes. 2017-11-18. Retrieved 2017-11-19.
  6. "Mexican Playmaker Joins Phoenix on Loan". Wellington Phoenix. 21 December 2021.
  7. "¡CAMPEONES DE CONCACAF!". chivasdecorazon.com.mx. 25 April 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2018.


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