1. Francisco Sandaza achieved Segunda Division totals of 127 games and 34 goals for Lugo, Girona and Alcorcon, but spent most of his career abroad.
26 Facts About Francisco Sandaza
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Francisco Sandaza represented Dundee United, St Johnstone and Rangers in Scotland, in addition to brief spells in England, Qatar, Japan, China and India.
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Before, Francisco Sandaza played on loan in UD Pucol in the Tercera Division.
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Francisco Sandaza considered leaving full-time football to become a police officer.
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On 11 July 2008, Francisco Sandaza instead signed for Scottish Premier League side Dundee United, making his league debut exactly a month later.
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On 25 July 2011, Francisco Sandaza signed a one-year deal with St Johnstone.
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Francisco Sandaza scored 12 goals in his first 17 appearances for St Johnstone, which prompted the club to offer him an extended contract.
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Francisco Sandaza eventually rejected Rangers' offers, claiming he did not want to be a 'cheap' option.
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Francisco Sandaza became a free agent after announcing he was leaving the club.
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On 7 August 2012, Francisco Sandaza signed a three-year deal with Rangers, who had to start life again in the Scottish Third Division after administration and then subsequent liquidation.
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Francisco Sandaza's injury was estimated to rule him out for eight weeks, with possibilities of being out for the rest of the year.
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In March 2013, Francisco Sandaza was duped into discussing a possible transfer from Rangers to the Major League Soccer by a hoax telephone caller posing as a football agent.
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Francisco Sandaza admitted to the hoax caller that he was only at Rangers for the money and would leave if an alternative offer was made, suitable for the club as well.
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Francisco Sandaza's comments resulted in his being suspended by the club following a decision and an immediate investigation into the comment.
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Francisco Sandaza did not appear in training or play for the club again after that incident.
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Shortly after his release, Francisco Sandaza attempted to sue the club over this breach of contract.
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On 18 July 2013, Francisco Sandaza dropped his lawsuit against the club and the hoaxer.
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On 18 July 2013, Francisco Sandaza signed a contract with CD Lugo, returning to Spain after five years abroad.
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Francisco Sandaza later scored fourth and fifth goals against Alcorcon and Alaves.
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However, Francisco Sandaza suffered a muscle injury, sprained ankle and muscle tear during the season.
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On 17 July 2014, Francisco Sandaza joined Girona on a one-year contract.
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On 8 July 2015, Francisco Sandaza moved joined J1 League side FC Tokyo.
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On 8 July 2016, after being sparingly used at FC Tokyo, Francisco Sandaza returned to Girona after agreeing to a two-year contract.
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On 5 February 2018, Francisco Sandaza terminated his contract with the Blanquivermells, and subsequently joined China's Qingdao Huanghai FC.
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Francisco Sandaza returned to Spain on 18 December 2018, after agreeing to a two-and-a-half-year contract with Alcorcon.
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On 15 September 2020, Francisco Sandaza terminated his contract with Alkor.