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Francisco Bru

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Spanish footballer (1885-1962)

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Francisco Bru Sanz, also known as Paco Bru, was a Spanish football player, referee and manager. As a footballer he played as a striker and midfielder for FC Internacional and as a defender for FC Barcelona, RCD Español and the Catalan XI.

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FC Barcelona1915-1916
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona1914-1915
Catalá Futbol Club1913-1914
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona1911-1913
FC Barcelona1906-1911
Catalonia national football team1904-1915
Futbol Club Internacional1901-1906
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona1900-1901

Career record

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1906-1911301
1904-191570

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Josep SamitierAlso played for Futbol Club InternacionalCharles WallaceAlso played for Futbol Club InternacionalRamón TorralbaAlso played for Futbol Club InternacionalGuillem Busquets i VautraversAlso played for Catalá Futbol ClubEnrique PerisAlso played for Futbol Club InternacionalMiquel ValdésAlso played for Catalá Futbol Club

About this person

Francisco Bru Sanz, also known as Paco Bru, was a Spanish football player, referee and manager. As a footballer he played as a striker and midfielder for FC Internacional and as a defender for FC Barcelona, RCD Español and the Catalan XI. After retiring as a player, Bru became a referee and took charge of the 1916 and 1917 Copa del Rey finals. He later became the first ever manager of Spain, guiding them to the silver medal at the 1920 Olympic Games. As a manager with Real Madrid, then known as Madrid CF, he won the Copa de España twice during the 1930s.

Country
Spain
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1885 to 1962 · aged 77
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