Everything About Robert Sanchez’s Family Life & Background – Wife, Children, Parents, Ethnicity & More originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Robert Sánchez rose from Cartagena youth leagues to become Brighton’s record clean-sheet keeper before a high-profile move to Chelsea. The goalkeeper became a vital figure in Chelsea’s Conference League run during the 2024–25 season, stepping up at a time when the club had no one else to rely on.
Early life and first steps in Brighton & Hove Albion
Robert Lynch Sánchez was born on November 18, 1997, in Cartagena, Spain. Standing at 1.97 m, he started his football journey in local clubs before joining Levante’s academy in 2010. At 15, he moved to England, entering Brighton & Hove Albion’s setup without speaking English—an experience he later described as scary yet thrilling.
Initially sent on loan to Forest Green Rovers (2018–19) and Rochdale (2019–20), Sánchez earned regular senior minutes before returning to Brighton. His Premier League debut came in November 2020 against Tottenham, securing his first-choice status by the end of the 2020–21 season. He set a club record with 11 Premier League clean sheets that campaign.
Despite competition, he extended his contract with Brighton, but lost his starting spot in late 2022 under Roberto De Zerbi, before regaining it in key cup matches—including maintaining a clean sheet in a 5–0 FA Cup quarter-final at Wembley.
So y’all asked me to post me Robert Sanchez saves instead of his ball playing skills. Watch and rate himpic.twitter.com/YOA5fc5Frq
— The thinker man (@kwekuedilson) August 3, 2023
Chelsea and International performance
On August 3, 2023, Sánchez signed a seven-year contract with Chelsea for an initial $27 million plus add-ons. He debuted for the Blues on August 13 in a 1–1 draw with Liverpool, and inherited the No. 1 shirt after Kepa’s loan move. Early into his Chelsea tenure, pundits labeled him a “smart signing,” praising his shot-stopping and distribution, though occasional defensive errors and passing lapses drew criticism.
Through mid-2025, Sánchez made 48 Premier League appearances for Chelsea, with 3 clean sheets noted early on. In the 2024–25 season, he was instrumental as Chelsea won the UEFA Conference League, and personally earned two Premier League Save of the Month awards.
Internationally, Sánchez debuted for Spain in September 2021, coming on during a World Cup qualifier against Georgia. He was included in the squads for Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup, though mostly as a backup.
📸 – Robert Sánchez ahead of the Club World Cup final. pic.twitter.com/AltDQlxPVY
— The Touchline | Football Coverage (@TouchlineX) July 13, 2025
Family background and heritage
Sánchez’s father, Juan Gabriel, is Jamaican-English, while his mother, María Isabel, is Spanish—giving him a multicultural identity. He remains close to his parents and younger sister, frequently expressing gratitude for their sacrifices when he moved to England at 15.
Robert is married to Zuzanna, his longtime partner, whom he publicly thanked in 2020. They welcomed their first child, Lawrence, in early 2024. Sánchez often mentions his family’s support, juggling match schedules with time on the phone to stay connected to his wife and young son.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.