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Ernesto Brown

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Ernesto Brown
Personal information
Full name Ernesto Alejandro Brown
Date of birth (1885-01-07)7 January 1885
Place of birth Argentina
Date of death 12 July 1935(1935-07-12) (aged 50)
Position(s) Left back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Alumni
International career
1902–1912 Argentina 12 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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]

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

  1. ^ a b c d e Dan Brennan (15 November 2008). "Argentine football returns to roots of its Scottish founder". The Scotsman. Retrieved 4 July 2009. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ "The dynasty of Argentina's Brown brothers". IFFHS. Retrieved 4 July 2009.