| Name: | Sanchez Jose Enrique |
| Nationality: | Spanish |
| Date of Birth: | 23/01/1986 |
| Height: | 6' 0" (184cm) |
| Weight: | 12st 0lbs (76.0kg) |
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| Clubs: | Villarreal, Celta Vigo |
| Position: | Defender |
Born: 23 January,1986 Valencia, Spain,
Date Signed: August 6, 2007
NUFC Debut: August 29, 2007 v Barnsley (h)
International Career
Spain U21
Jose Enrique (full name José Enrique Sánchez Díaz) joined United in August 2007 from Villarreal for £6.3m signing a five year contract.
The highly rated Spanish U21 left back, nicknamed 'The Bull', broke into the Villarreal side last season (playing 23 games) and is a modern attacking defender who actually played at St. James' Park back in August 2006 when Villarreal played out an entertaining 3-3 pre season draw with United.
He began at Levante and had a season on loan at Celta Vigo before enjoying a successful 2006/07 season with Villarreal.
Built on his 28 appearances from 2007/08 during the 2008/09 campaign with a number of solid defensive displays.
