José Sand

José Gustavo Sand (born July 17 1980 in Bella Vista, Corrientes, Corrientes Province) is an Argentina football (soccer) striker who currently plays for Club Atlético Lanús of the Primera Division Argentina.

Sand started his professional career with Club Atlético River Plate in 1998. He then had his first spell with Colón de Santa Fe between 1999 and 2000.

In 2000 he dropped down a division to play for Club Sportivo Independiente Rivadavia of th Primera B Nacional. In 2000 he joined Brazil side Esporte Clube Vitória.

In 2002 Sand returned to Argentina to play for Defensores de Belgrano, he then had a second spell with River Plate between 2004 and 2005.

Between 2005 and 2006 he played for Club Atlético Banfield, he then returned to Colón in 2006 before joining Lanús in 2007.

Sand started his Lanús career by getting sent off on his league debut in a 5-3 defeat to Club Atlético Independiente. He then went on to score 10 goals in his next 9 league games. His good scoring record of 15 goals in 15 games his first tournament with Lanús, established himself as a favourite amongst the fans. In 2007 he was part of the squad that won the 2007-08 in Argentine football Torneo Apertura .28.22Opening.22 Tournament.29 tournament, Lanús' first ever top flight league title.

In light of his excellent club form, Sand received his first-ever international call up from Alfio Basile to replace the suspended Carlos Tevez in the national squad for the FIFA World Cup qualifier with Chile national football team in Santiago on October 15, 2008.

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