Hugo Sánchez is one of the most important players in the history of Mexican soccer. The “Pentapichichi” left a mark on national and international football. Despite being very loved in Mexico, Sánchez revealed that he does not feel there is recognition for his career in his country.

In a conversation with Javier Hernández, Hugo Sánchez was questioned about his own perception of Mexican soccer. “Hugol” feels loved by the Mexican public, but considers that his career is not very well valued and esteemed by the entities that govern Aztec football.

“Yes, I feel valued, but there is not the recognition that there should be because one thing is appreciation and another thing is to demonstrate or recognize,” Sánchez said in his interview with Chicharito.

This perception may be related to his participation in Mexican soccer after his retirement. The “Pentapichichi” has not had enough processes on the benches. Even with the Mexican team they have not maintained good relations after their process.

Despite not feeling great recognition for his career, Hugo Sánchez recalled great advice from the legendary Luis Aragonés. "He told me: 'In this life you have to do big things. If you do big things, you will live forever,'" he recalled.

The mark of Hugo Sánchez

Hugo Sánchez scored more than 400 goals in his professional career. The former Mexican striker left great numbers in Europe with the Atlético de Madrid, Rayo Vallecas, shirt, but especially with Real Madrid, a club where he scored more than 200 goals. “Hugol” won up to 5 scoring championships in Spain and lifted 14 collective trophies at the club level.

With the Mexican team, Hugo Sánchez had 58 official appearances. The “Pentapichichi” scored 29 goals with the El Tri shirt. “Hugol” lifted 1 trophy with his country's shirt (Concacaf Nations Championship in 1997). Sánchez led Mexico to runners-up in the 1993 Copa América.