Ernesto Brown

Ernesto Brown

Brown with Alumni in 1906
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 Argentina national team.[1] He made 12 official appearances for Argentina between 1902 and 1912, scoring one goal.

References

1. Dan Brennan (15 November 2008). "Argentine football returns to roots of its Scottish founder". The Scotsman. Retrieved 4 July 2009.
2. "The dynasty of Argentina's Brown brothers". IFFHS. Retrieved 4 July 2009.

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