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Rui Sanches profile
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
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Portugal
- Date of birth
- 11 Nov 1990 (35 years)
- Short name
- R. Sanches
Rui Sanches recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
USA vs Portugal
|
International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 0 – 2 |
Mexico vs Portugal
|
International Friendly | 29 Mar 2026 | 0 – 0 |
Portugal vs Armenia
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 16 Nov 2025 | 9 – 1 |
Ireland vs Portugal
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 13 Nov 2025 | 2 – 0 |
|
Portugal vs Hungary
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 14 Oct 2025 | 2 – 2 |
|
Portugal vs Chile
|
International Friendly | 06 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Portugal vs Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
FIFA World Cup | 17 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Portugal vs Uzbekistan
|
FIFA World Cup | 23 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Colombia vs Portugal
|
FIFA World Cup | 27 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Portugal vs Wales
|
UEFA Nations League | 24 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
Portugal national team
About Rui Sanches
Rui Sanches is a 35-year-old Portugal professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Born on 11 November 1990 in Portugal, Rui Sanches has been eligible for senior professional football since 2007.
As more Portugal national team fixtures are played, Rui Sanches's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Portugal vs Chile in the International Friendly on Saturday 06 June 2026 at 12:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: USA 0-2 Portugal in the International Friendly.
Bookmark this Rui Sanches hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Rui Sanches
What team does Rui Sanches play for?
Rui Sanches's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Rui Sanches play?
Rui Sanches plays as a defender.
How old is Rui Sanches?
Rui Sanches was born on 11 November 1990, making them 35 years old.
What nationality is Rui Sanches?
Rui Sanches represents Portugal.
Does Rui Sanches play for the national team?
Rui Sanches is eligible for Portugal. Their next match is Portugal vs Chile on Saturday 06 June 2026 UTC.
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National team
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