Sergio Bravo

For the Chilean screenwriter and lyricist, see Sergio Bravo (writer).

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

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]

Sergio Bravo

Personal information
Full name	Sergio Bravo Martínez
Date of birth	(1926-11-29)29 November 1926
Place of birth	Mexico City, Mexico
Date of death	9 April 1997(1997-04-09) (aged 70)
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]

Career

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]