Ernesto Brown
Ernesto Alejandro Brown (7 January 1885 – 12 July 1935) was an Argentine international footballer who played as a left back. He was nicknamed El Pacifico ("the Calm One") for his assured performances for both club and country.[1]
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ernesto Alejandro Brown | ||
| Date of birth | 7 January 1885 | ||
| Place of birth | Argentina | ||
| Date of death | 12 July 1935 (aged 50) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Left back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Alumni | |||
| National team | |||
| 1902–1912 | Argentina | 12 | (1) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Early life
Brown was an Argentine of Scottish origin.[1]
Brown had four brothers who were also Argentine international players – Alfredo, Carlos, Eliseo and Jorge – as well as one cousin, Juan Domingo.[1][2] Two other brothers – Diego and Tomás – were also footballers.[1]
Career
Brown played club football for Alumni, and international football for the Argentine national team.[1] He made 12 official appearances for Argentina between 1902 and 1912, scoring 1 goal.
References
- Dan Brennan (15 November 2008). "Argentine football returns to roots of its Scottish founder". The Scotsman. Retrieved 4 July 2009.
- "The dynasty of Argentina's Brown brothers". IFFHS. Retrieved 4 July 2009.
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