José Ramón Sauto Explained

José Ramón Sauto
Fullname:José Ramón Sauto Hurtado
Birth Date:7 September 1912
Birth Place:Mexico City, Mexico
Death Place:Madrid, Spain
Position:Midfielder
Years1:1933–1944
Clubs1:Real Madrid
Caps1:97
Goals1:0

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]

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.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sauto: José Ramón Sauto Hurtado . BD Futbol – Historical Soccer Data Base . 2014-09-01.
  2. Web site: 'CH14', cuarto mexicano en el Real Madrid . Mediotiempo . 1 September 2014 . 2014-09-01.
  3. Web site: Sauto, el futbolista mexicano que sobrevivió a una cheka . Guerra en Madrid . 3 February 2012 . 2014-09-01.