José Ramón Sauto

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Sauto and the second or maternal family name is Hurtado.

José Ramón Sauto Hurtado (7 September 1912 – 16 April 1994) was a Mexican footballer who played the position of midfielder for Real Madrid in the 1930s and 1940s.^[1] He was the first Mexican born player to play for Real Madrid although he always played as Spaniard; his career spanned the Spanish Civil War.^[2][3]

José Ramón Sauto

Personal information
Full name	José Ramón Sauto Hurtado
Date of birth	(1912-09-07)7 September 1912
Place of birth	Mexico City, Mexico
Date of death	16 April 1994(1994-04-16) (aged 81)
Place of death	Madrid, Spain
Position(s)	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1933–1944	Real Madrid	97	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

He made his debut for Real Madrid on 17 December 1933, in Real Madrid's 0–1 defeat versus Real Betis. He played for Real for six seasons, in 137 matches. He was a two time captain for the merengues.

Statistics at Real Madrid

Club	Season	League		Domestic Cup		Inter. Cup		Total
		Matches	Goals	Matches	Goals	Matches	Goals	Matches	Goals
Real Madrid Spain	1933/34, 1935/36, 1939/44	97	0	27	0	18	-	142	0