Victor Sánchez (full name: Víctor Sánchez Mata) is a Spanish former professional footballer, primarily a central midfielder, born on March 3, 1987 in Badalona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

• Nationality: Spanish
• Position: Central midfielder / Defensive midfielder
• Club association highlighted: RCD Espanyol (commonly written in English as Espanyol or Espanyol de Barcelona)
• Youth career: Came through the youth system at FC Barcelona (La Masia)
• Espanyol senior career: Returned to Catalonia and played for RCD Espanyol from 2013 to 2016, featuring regularly in La Liga
• Other clubs: Early senior appearances for Barcelona B and loan spells; later played for Napoli (Italy), Real Zaragoza (loan), and CF Reus Deportiu, among others
• Playing style: Organized central midfielder with good passing range, tactical awareness and ability to contribute defensively; capable of playing as a deeper-lying playmaker or box-to-box depending on team needs
• Notable facts:
  • Developed at Barcelona’s academy but made his professional breakthrough with other clubs.
  • Represented Spanish youth national teams at various levels.

Career summary (selected):

• Barcelona B – product of La Masia
• Espanyol – key La Liga spells (2013–2016)
• Napoli – transferred to Serie A, with subsequent loans

This is a concise profile of Víctor Sánchez, focusing on his time with RCD Espanyol and overall career highlights.