The goalkeeper, who was born in Cartagena, Spain, started his career playing in the Granotas' academy, before moving to England in 2013.

The Spaniard impressed during the 2016/17 Premier League 2 Division 2 season with a number of positive performances, and featured three times in the Checkatrade Trophy, making a string of fine saves against Coventry City in the knockout stages.

Sanchez then helped the Seagulls secure promotion to the Premier League 2 Division 1, via the play-offs, before moving to Forest Green Rovers on loan for the 2018/19 campaign.

He played 17 times for the Gloucestershire club, who reached the Sky Bet League Two play-offs, while also featuring five times for the Seagulls in PL2 after returning from his loan spell.

Rob spent the 2019/20 season on loan with League One outfit Rochdale, featuring 35 times in league, Emirates FA Cup and Carabao Cup matches, before the season was curtailed due to the Covid-19 lockdown.

He signed a new three-year deal in February 2020, before going on to make his Premier League debut for Albion in a 2-1 defeat at Tottenham in November that year.

His form for Albion was rewarded with a new contract in February 2021, that runs until the end of the 2024/25 season.

Having become Albion's first choice goalkeeper in December of that year, he received his first call-up to the Spain senior squad in March 2021, before being named in his country's Euro 2020 squad.

He made his Spain debut in September 2021, coming on as a substitute in a 4-0 win over Georgia.

The 2021/22 campaign marked his first full season as Albion's first choice no.1, as he made 37 league appearances, keeping 11 clean sheets - a record high in the Premier League for an Albion keeper.