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]

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
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 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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