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]
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.