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Mexican footballer (1926–1997) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sergio Bravo Martínez (29 November 1926 – 9 April 1997) was a Mexican football defender who was in Mexico's squad for the 1954 FIFA World Cup.[1]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Sergio Bravo Martínez | ||
Date of birth | 29 November 1926 | ||
Place of birth | Mexico City, Mexico | ||
Date of death | 9 April 1997 70) | (aged||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Club León | |||
International career | |||
1947–1957 | Mexico | 11 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Bravo died on 9 April 1997, at the age of 70.[2]
Bravo was an imposing central defender who played his club football with Club León. He retired from playing in January 1964.[3] A chronicler of the time described him as "one of the strongest central defenders in the country".[4]