Ernesto Brown

Ernesto Brown

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	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.

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. 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.