Claudio Bravo (footballer)

This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Bravo and the second or maternal family name is Muñoz.
Claudio Bravo

Bravo lining up for Chile in 2013
Personal information
Full name Claudio Andrés Bravo Muñoz[1]
Date of birth (1983-04-13) 13 April 1983
Place of birth Viluco, Chile
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[2]
Playing position Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 Manchester City
Number 1
Youth career
Colo-Colo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2002–2006 Colo-Colo 123 (0)
2006–2014 Real Sociedad 229 (1)
2014–2016 Barcelona 70 (0)
2016– Manchester City 10 (0)
National team‡
2004 Chile U23 7 (0)
2004– Chile 110 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 02:59, 16 October 2016 (UTC).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 15 November 2016

Claudio Andrés Bravo Muñoz (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈklauðjo ˈβɾaβo]; born 13 April 1983) is a Chilean professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Manchester City and the Chile national team.

He started playing with Colo-Colo and moved to Real Sociedad in 2006, appearing in 237 official games with the latter club. Barcelona signed him for €12 million in 2014, and he won the treble and the Zamora Trophy in his first season. In the Summer of 2016, he moved to Manchester City.

Bravo was Chile's most capped player of all time with over 100 appearances since his debut in 2004, and represented the nation in two World Cups and five Copa América. He captained his side to victory at the 2015 and 2016 editions of the latter tournament.

Club career

Colo-Colo

Bravo was born in Viluco, Maipo Province. His father recognized his son's emerging talent and took him to Colo-Colo's youth academy, and he eventually made his professional debut in 2002. There, he was given the nickname Cóndor Chico, after former club goalkeeper Roberto Rojas.[3]

After an injury to Eduardo Lobos, manager Jaime Pizarro gave Bravo his first chance, which would be however short-lived, as he too was injured, which prompted the subsequent signing of Jonny Walker. He recovered in mid-2003, and with Lobos still in the sidelines he took over the starting role which he would never lose again, with his competitor eventually being sold.

In 2006, Bravo won his first title, making an acrobatic save in the Apertura's penalty shootout final win against arch-rival C.F. Universidad de Chile.[4]

Real Sociedad

For the 2006–07 season, Bravo signed a five-year contract with Real Sociedad in Spain,[5] in a reported €1.2 million deal –[6]he and Asier Riesgo formed the youngest pair of goalkeepers that year in La Liga. He started on the bench, but eventually gained the battle for first-choice (29 games to nine) as the Basque side was relegated (despite this, he finished in fifth place for the Ricardo Zamora Trophy with a goal-against average of 1.00); his league debut came on 22 October 2006, in a 0–0 away draw against RCD Mallorca.[7]

The following season, Riesgo reclaimed his starting position.[8] For 2008–09, however, after a loan to the former to Recreativo de Huelva, Bravo was again the starter, but Real remained in Segunda División. He was the joint-recipient of the campaign's Zamora, alongside David Cobeño of Rayo Vallecano.[9]

On 24 January 2010, Bravo was sent off for the first time in a loss to Elche CF at Anoeta Stadium, fouling Óscar Trejo in the ninth minute, from which Jorge Molina scored a penalty for the only goal of the game.[10] Three weeks later, he scored the first goal of his career, from a direct free kick against Gimnàstic de Tarragona, the game's only in a home triumph;[11][12] however, shortly after, he suffered a severe knee injury during Real Sociedad's 0–2 loss at Córdoba CF, which rendered him unavailable for the remainder of the season.[13] He still featured in 25 matches to help his team finish champions and return to the top division, after three years.

Barcelona

Bravo warming up for Barcelona in 2014

Bravo joined FC Barcelona on 18 June 2014 with the four-year deal being made effective on 1 July, for €12 million (£9.7 million),[14][15] the fourth most expensive player ever sold by Real Sociedad after Darko Kovačević, Xabi Alonso and Asier Illarramendi, becoming the second Chilean to ever play for the club after Alexis Sánchez and succeeding Víctor Valdés as the first-choice. After joining, he set a Spanish League record for the club of not conceding from the start of season for 754 minutes, previously held by Pedro María Artola with 560 minutes; the streak was broken when he conceded his first goal of the season from the penalty spot to Cristiano Ronaldo in a 1–3 defeat to Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu.[16]

After playing 37 straight league games, Bravo was rested for the last game of the campaign against Deportivo de La Coruña, with Jordi Masip starting instead. The former was named as the goalkeeper in the La Liga Team of the Season as one of six Barcelona players, including three of his defenders.[17] He won the Zamora for the best goals against average in the competition, conceding 19 times for an average of 0.51, 0.04 off the all-time record by Francisco Liaño of Deportivo in 1994.[18]

After Marc-André ter Stegen was preferred for Barcelona's wins in the year's Copa del Rey, UEFA Champions League and UEFA Super Cup, Bravo made his cup debut for the team as they won the 2015 FIFA Club World Cup, keeping clean sheets in their 3–0 wins over Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao F.C. and Club Atlético River Plate in Japan.[19] Interviewed by Esport3 on the subject of the rotation, he said "If I were to say that I'm taking it well, I would be lying, but I accept it".[20]

Manchester City

On 25 August 2016, Bravo signed a four-year deal for English club Manchester City for a reported fee of £17 million.[21][22] He made his debut on 10 September in a 2–1 triumph over local rivals Manchester United,[23] being at fault for the opposition's goal and receiving widespread criticism for his performance,[24][25][26] although manager Pep Guardiola said that he had "one of the best performances I've ever seen".[27]

On his return to the Camp Nou on 19 October 2016, in a Champions League group stage match, Bravo was sent off after handling the ball outside of his area, in an eventual 0–4 loss.[28]

International career

Bravo in action against Brazil at the 2014 World Cup

Bravo represented Chile at under-17, under-20 and under-23 levels. He made his debut with the full side on 11 July 2004 against Paraguay in the 2004 Copa América,[29] and retained his place for the rest of the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Bravo was again called for duty in the 2007 Copa América held in Venezuela, where he started all four games.[30] He became team captain after Marcelo Salas announced his international retirement.[31] Rested for the final group game, he played three matches at the 2011 Copa América as the country again reached the quarter-finals.[32]

In the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Bravo started in all four matches for Chile (remaining as captain), conceding five goals in an eventual 0–3 round-of-16 loss against Brazil.[33] He was also selected by new manager Jorge Sampaoli to the squad of 23 for the following edition,[34] starting all the games and conceding only four time (one by Australia, two by the Netherlands and one by Brazil) which again ended in the same stage and at the hands of the same opponent, but in a penalty shootout.[35]

On 10 October 2014, in a friendly 3–0 win against Peru, Bravo earned his 85th cap, surpassing Leonel Sánchez as Chile's most capped player of all time.[36] He was the captain and played every minute as they won the 2015 Copa América on home soil, their first major international honour. In the final against Argentina at the Estadio Nacional, he kept a clean sheet as the match finished goalless after extra time, and then saved from Éver Banega in the subsequent penalty shootout;[37] he was subsequently chosen for the Team of the Tournament.[38]

On 24 March 2016, Bravo became the first Chilean to win his 100th cap, in a 1–2 home loss to Argentina in qualification for the 2018 World Cup.[39] In the final of the Copa América Centenario at the MetLife Stadium, against the same opponent and also on penalties, he saved Lucas Biglia's attempt in an eventual 4–2 win.[40]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 15 October 2016[41]
Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Colo-Colo 2003 250——10—260
2004 400——50—450
2005 390——20—410
2006 190——20—210
Total 1230——100—1330
Real Sociedad 2006–07 29010——300
2007–08 0000——00
2008–09 32000——320
2009–10 25100——251
2010–11 38000——380
2011–12 37000——370
2012–13 31000——310
2013–14 370007[lower-alpha 1]0—440
Total 22911070—2371
Barcelona 2014–15 3700000—370
2015–16 32000003[lower-alpha 2]0350
2016–17 1000002030
Total 700000050750
Manchester City 2016–17 500020—70
Total 500020—70
Career totals 427110190504521
  1. ↑ All appearances in UEFA Champions League
  2. ↑ One appearance in Supercopa de España and two appearances in FIFA Club World Cup

    International

    Bravo (front, in blue), with the rest of the Chilean squad and the nation's president Michelle Bachelet, ahead of the opening of the 2015 Copa América
    As of match played 15 November 2016[42]
    Chile
    YearAppsGoals
    200410
    200530
    200650
    2007120
    2008100
    200990
    201080
    2011140
    201240
    2013120
    201490
    2015120
    2016110
    Total1100

    Honours

    Club

    Colo-Colo[43]
    Real Sociedad[41]
    Barcelona[44]

    International

    Chile[41]

    Individual

    References

    1. ↑ "Squads for 2016/17 Premier League confirmed". Premier League. 1 September 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
    2. ↑ "Claudio Bravo". Goal.com. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
    3. ↑ "Getting to know Claudio Bravo". Sport.net. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
    4. ↑ "Se cumplen siete años del cara a cara entre Mayer Candelo vs Claudio Bravo [VIDEO]" [Faceoff between Mayer Candelo and Claudio Bravo was seven years ago [VIDEO]] (in Spanish). Ferplei. 2 July 2013. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
    5. ↑ "Comunicado oficial: Principio de acuerdo con Bravo" [Official announcement: Initial agreement with Bravo] (in Spanish). Real Sociedad. 28 June 2006. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
    6. ↑ "La Real ficha al portero Claudio Bravo" [Real signs goalkeeper Claudio Bravo] (in Spanish). Donostia San Sebastián. 21 June 2006. Retrieved 8 May 2013.
    7. ↑ "Los palos salvan a la Real de otra derrota" [Posts prevent another Real loss]. El Mundo (in Spanish). 22 October 2006. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
    8. ↑ "Riesgo se pone 'Bravo'" [Riesgo gets all 'Bravo' (Brave in Spanish)]. Marca (in Spanish). 28 September 2007. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
    9. 1 2 Reyes, Luis (23 May 2015). "Claudio Bravo gana el 'Zamora' y se encamina al año perfecto" [Claudio Bravo wins the 'Zamora' and caps a perfect year]. Diario AS (in Spanish). Retrieved 15 March 2016.
    10. ↑ "Un error de Bravo deja a la Real sin liderato" [Bravo's error takes the lead from Real]. Marca (in Spanish). 24 January 2010. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
    11. ↑ "(Crónica) Un gol del portero Bravo da la victoria a la Real Sociedad ante el Nástic" [(Report) Goal by goalkeeper Bravo gives win to Real Sociedad against Nástic] (in Spanish). Europa Press. 14 February 2010. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
    12. ↑ "Gol de falta del portero Bravo – Real sociedad vs Nastic!" [Free kick goal from goalkeeper Bravo – Real sociedad vs Nastic!] (in Spanish). YouTube. 14 February 2010. Retrieved 8 May 2013.
    13. ↑ "Bravo: "Estoy triste por no poder ayudar al equipo"" [Bravo: "I'm sad for not being able to help the team"]. Marca (in Spanish). 30 March 2010. Retrieved 8 May 2013.
    14. ↑ "Bravo ya es el tercer fichaje del Barcelona" [Bravo is already Barcelona's third signing]. Marca (in Spanish). 18 June 2014. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
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    16. ↑ "Claudio Bravo leaves record at 754 minutes". FC Barcelona. 25 October 2014. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
    17. ↑ Skinner, Adam (17 June 2015). "Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi lead La Liga team of the year... but there's no place for Gareth Bale after disappointing season". Daily Mail. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
    18. 1 2 "Claudio Bravo wins first Zamora Trophy". FC Barcelona. 24 May 2015. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
    19. ↑ Begley, Emlyn (20 December 2015). "River Plate 0–3 Barcelona". BBC Sport. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
    20. ↑ "Claudio Bravo y su incomodidad con la rotación" [Claudio Bravo and his discomfort with rotation] (in Spanish). Goal.com. 2 November 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
    21. ↑ "Claudio Bravo signs for City". Manchester City F.C. 25 August 2016. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
    22. ↑ "Claudio Bravo completes Manchester City transfer from Barcelona". ESPN FC. 25 August 2016. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
    23. ↑ "Manchester United 1–2 Manchester City". BBC Sport. 10 September 2016. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
    24. ↑ "Pep Guardiola backs Claudio Bravo after serene start turns into horror show". The Guardian. 10 September 2016. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
    25. ↑ "Claudio Bravo brutalised on Twitter after nightmare debut in Manchester derby". The Daily Telegraph. 10 September 2016. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
    26. ↑ "Burley: Claudio Bravo 'poor and edgy'". ESPN FC. 10 September 2016. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
    27. ↑ "Bravo you hero – Manchester derby: Pep Guardiola claims Claudio Bravo's shocker was 'one of the best performances I've ever seen' after clinching 2–1 triumph". The Sun. 10 September 2016. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
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    29. ↑ "Copa América 2004". RSSSF. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
    30. ↑ "El baile fue ahora en la cancha: Brasil goleó 6–1 a Chile" [Dancing them on the pitch now: Brazil routed Chile 6–1]. El Mercurio (in Spanish). 7 July 2007. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
    31. ↑ "Claudio Bravo, capitán tiempo completo" [Claudio Bravo, full-time captain] (in Spanish). FIFA.com. 13 March 2009. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
    32. ↑ "Venezuela también se salta el guión" [Venezuela could not care less for script as well]. Marca (in Spanish). 18 July 2011. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
    33. ↑ "Brazil 3–0 Chile". BBC Sport. 28 June 2010. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
    34. ↑ "Chile World Cup 2014 squad". The Daily Telegraph. 2 June 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
    35. ↑ "Brazil through as Chile pay the penalty". FIFA.com. 28 June 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
    36. ↑ "Claudio Bravo fue homenajeado por alcanzar 85 partidos con la Roja" [Claudio Bravo was honoured for playing 85 games with La Roja]. La Cuarta (in Spanish). 11 October 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
    37. ↑ Wilson, Jonathan (5 July 2015). "Hosts Chile stun Argentina to claim first Copa América title on penalties". The Guardian. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
    38. 1 2 "Copa América 2015 – Team of the tournament". CONMEBOL. 5 July 2015. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
    39. ↑ "Claudio Bravo cumplió 100 partidos en La Roja" [Claudio Bravo completed 100 matches for La Roja] (in Spanish). Goal.com. 24 March 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
    40. ↑ "Chile win Copa América once again as Argentina title drought continues". The Guardian. 27 June 2016. Retrieved 27 June 2016.
    41. 1 2 3 "C. Bravo". Soccerway. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
    42. ↑ "Claudio Andrés Bravo – Century of International Appearances". RSSSF. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
    43. ↑ "Fútbol Chileno: Torneo Chileno, Campeones Año por Año" [Chilean Football: Chilean Tournament, Champions Year by Year] (in Spanish). Sobre Fútbol. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
    44. ↑ "C. Bravo – Achievements". FC Barcelona. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
    45. ↑ "The 2014/15 Liga BBVA Ideal XI". Liga de Fútbol Profesional. 15 June 2015. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
    46. 1 2 "Awards". Copa América 2016. Retrieved 27 June 2016.

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