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]
![]() Brown with Alumni in 1906 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Ernesto Alejandro Brown | ||
Date of birth | 7 January 1885 | ||
Place of birth | Argentina | ||
Date of death | 12 July 1935 | (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 |
Early life
editBrown 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
editBrown 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
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "The dynasty of Argentina's Brown brothers". IFFHS. Retrieved 4 July 2009.
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