Jaime Bravo (footballer)
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Jaime Alejandro Bravo Jeffery (born July 4, 1982 in Santiago
), or simply Jaime Bravo, is a Chilean football goalkeeper, that currently is a Free agent
.
, the capital of Chile, Bravo started his career in 1990, at the age of eight at Barrabases Football Academy. In 1994, emerged through Club Deportivo Universidad Católica
's youth system led by Fernando Carvallo
. Carvallo was who nicknamed to the player as Sam, making a comparison with Barrabases comics character. After arrival of the coach Pablo Hewstone to the club, Bravo was expelled of the club due to his short height.
In 2001, Bravo signed for Unión Española
, and he made his debut against Universidad Católica. Bravo was the fourth goalkeeper, but before the resignation of the first goalkeeper Nelson Cossio
, the injury of Víctor Loyola and the expulsion of Alejandro Hoffman, Bravo was make his debut. In 2003, he was loaned to Iberia Los Ángeles, and he remained here during one season. In 2004, he return to Unión Española, but newlly was loaned, now to Curicó Unido. In 2005 he returned to Unión Española and now he remained in the club. After an incident protagonized by the Argentine goalkeeper Ignacio Carlos González
on 8 May 2005, Bravo assumed the titularity in the team. In this match, González hit to the referee Enrique Osses
, being sent off and arrested. However, Bravo played as titular during all tournament and he proclaimed champion of Torneo Apertura, winning a match against Coquimbo Unido
in a 4-2 global result.
On December 2007, Bravo was transferred to Ñublense
. With this club, Bravo contributed to the club qualifying to the playoffs in the first position of the table, after of 2-1 away win against Universidad Católica, in this match he safed a penalty to Rodrigo Toloza
at 67'th minute, but he scored a own-goal in the next minute. His team was eliminated in semi-finals by Colo-Colo
. Due to the first place in Torneo Apertura, Ñublense qualified to Copa Sudamericana 2008
for first time in its history, but the team was eliminated immediately for Sport Áncash of Peru in a 4-1 global result.
On December 2009, Bravo was transferred to Unión San Felipe
. Due to the Copa Chile
title obtained in 2009, Unión San Felipe qualified to Copa Sudamericana 2009. The team of Bravo played against Guaraní
of Paraguay, in the first leg, Unión was draw in the last minute for 1-1 result, in the second Unión San Felipe newly draw 1-1, and the team had to go to the penalties, in the penalties Bravo saved four penalties and also he scored a penalty goal, finally thanks to Bravo, Unión San Felipe was win by 8-7. For the national tournament, Bravo saved three penalties against Santiago Wanderers, San Luis Quillota
and Ñublense
, Bravo saved seven penalties in total of the year.
in the U–17 and U–20 categories.
Santiago, Chile
Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level...
), or simply Jaime Bravo, is a Chilean football goalkeeper, that currently is a Free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
.
Club career
Born in SantiagoSantiago, Chile
Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level...
, the capital of Chile, Bravo started his career in 1990, at the age of eight at Barrabases Football Academy. In 1994, emerged through Club Deportivo Universidad Católica
Club Deportivo Universidad Católica
Club Deportivo Universidad Católica is a professional football club based in Santiago, Chile, which plays in the Primera División.Universidad Católica is one of the most successful and popular football clubs in Chile and considered one of the three "big teams"...
's youth system led by Fernando Carvallo
Fernando Carvallo
Fernando Carvallo is a former Chilean footballer and actually a football manager.-Manager career:...
. Carvallo was who nicknamed to the player as Sam, making a comparison with Barrabases comics character. After arrival of the coach Pablo Hewstone to the club, Bravo was expelled of the club due to his short height.
In 2001, Bravo signed for Unión Española
Unión Española
Club Unión Española S.A.D.P is a professional Chilean football based in Independencia, Santiago de Chile. Founded by a Spanish immigrants on 18 May 1897, Unión Española have participated in the top-tier of Chilean football for all of their existence but two seasons in the late '90s .Unión Española...
, and he made his debut against Universidad Católica. Bravo was the fourth goalkeeper, but before the resignation of the first goalkeeper Nelson Cossio
Nelson Cossio
Nelson Orlando Cossio Riquelme is a retired football goalkeeper from Chile, who made his debut for the Chile national football team on 1997-01-04 in a friendly against Armenia. He obtained a total number of four caps during his professional career.-Club: Universidad de Chile** Primera División de...
, the injury of Víctor Loyola and the expulsion of Alejandro Hoffman, Bravo was make his debut. In 2003, he was loaned to Iberia Los Ángeles, and he remained here during one season. In 2004, he return to Unión Española, but newlly was loaned, now to Curicó Unido. In 2005 he returned to Unión Española and now he remained in the club. After an incident protagonized by the Argentine goalkeeper Ignacio Carlos González
Ignacio Carlos González
Ignacio 'Nacho' Carlos González is a retired Argentine footballer, who played as a goalkeeper.-Football career:...
on 8 May 2005, Bravo assumed the titularity in the team. In this match, González hit to the referee Enrique Osses
Enrique Osses
Enrique Roberto Osses Zencovich is a football referee from Chile for Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Profesional de Chile and CONMEBOL...
, being sent off and arrested. However, Bravo played as titular during all tournament and he proclaimed champion of Torneo Apertura, winning a match against Coquimbo Unido
Coquimbo Unido
Coquimbo Unido, is a Chilean football club based in the city of Coquimbo. The club was founded August 15, 1957 and plays in the second division of the Chilean football league...
in a 4-2 global result.
On December 2007, Bravo was transferred to Ñublense
Ñublense
Deportivo Ñublense S.D.A.P is a professional football team based in Chillán, Ñuble Province. The club was formed in 1916 under the name of Liceo Fútbol Club...
. With this club, Bravo contributed to the club qualifying to the playoffs in the first position of the table, after of 2-1 away win against Universidad Católica, in this match he safed a penalty to Rodrigo Toloza
Rodrigo Toloza
Rodrigo Alejandro Toloza Vilches is a Chilean Midfielder, who plays for Universidad Católica in Chile.-Club career:He arrived at the club from CD Palestino where he appeared in more than 100 matches scoring 27 goals. Toloza has played for the Chile national football team in the sub 17, sub 23 and...
at 67'th minute, but he scored a own-goal in the next minute. His team was eliminated in semi-finals by Colo-Colo
Colo-Colo
Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo...
. Due to the first place in Torneo Apertura, Ñublense qualified to Copa Sudamericana 2008
Copa Sudamericana 2008
The 2008 Copa Sudamericana de Clubes was the seventh edition of the Copa Sudamericana football tournament. The draw for the tournament took place on June 10, 2008 in Buenos Aires and the competition was played between July 30 and December 3. Arsenal de Sarandí were the defending champions, having...
for first time in its history, but the team was eliminated immediately for Sport Áncash of Peru in a 4-1 global result.
On December 2009, Bravo was transferred to Unión San Felipe
Unión San Felipe
Unión San Felipe is a Chilean Football club, their hometown is San Felipe in the V Región of Valparaíso. They are playing in top level of the Chilean football league, the Primera División....
. Due to the Copa Chile
Copa Chile
The Copa Chile is an annual cup competition for Chilean football teams. Due to time constraints and club pressure, the trophy was cancelled in 2000, but returned in 2008...
title obtained in 2009, Unión San Felipe qualified to Copa Sudamericana 2009. The team of Bravo played against Guaraní
Club Guaraní
Club Guaraní is a Paraguayan football team, based in the neighbourhood of Dos Bocas in outer Asunción, founded in 1903.-History:Club Guaraní is the second oldest Paraguayan football club. It was founded in 1903 under the name of "Football Club Guarani" and its first president was Juan Patri...
of Paraguay, in the first leg, Unión was draw in the last minute for 1-1 result, in the second Unión San Felipe newly draw 1-1, and the team had to go to the penalties, in the penalties Bravo saved four penalties and also he scored a penalty goal, finally thanks to Bravo, Unión San Felipe was win by 8-7. For the national tournament, Bravo saved three penalties against Santiago Wanderers, San Luis Quillota
San Luis Quillota
San Luis are a Chilean Football club, their home town is Quillota in Chile. They currently play in 2nd division of Chilean football Liga Chilena de Fútbol: Primera B and their historic rivals are Unión La Calera.-History:...
and Ñublense
Ñublense
Deportivo Ñublense S.D.A.P is a professional football team based in Chillán, Ñuble Province. The club was formed in 1916 under the name of Liceo Fútbol Club...
, Bravo saved seven penalties in total of the year.
International career
Jaime Bravo played for Chile national football teamChile national football team
The Chilean national football team represents Chile in all major international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile which was established in 1895. They have appeared in eight World Cup tournaments and were hosts of the 1962 FIFA World Cup finishing in...
in the U–17 and U–20 categories.
Club
- Unión EspañolaUnión EspañolaClub Unión Española S.A.D.P is a professional Chilean football based in Independencia, Santiago de Chile. Founded by a Spanish immigrants on 18 May 1897, Unión Española have participated in the top-tier of Chilean football for all of their existence but two seasons in the late '90s .Unión Española...
:- Primera División Chilena: Apertura 2005