Personal Information
Full Name | Claudio Andrés Bravo Muñoz |
Date of Birth | April 13, 1983 |
Nationality | Chilean |
Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) |
Role | Goalkeeper |
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Claudio Bravo: A Brief Biography
Background
Claudio Bravo is a Chilean professional footballer who plays for Manchester City in the English Premier League and the Chilean national football team. He was born on 13 April 1983 and hails from the town of Viluco in Buin, Maipo Province, Chile.
Career
Bravo started off his career at Colo-Colo and spent his entire youth career at the club. He made his senior debut for the same side as well and made over a hundred appearances. In 2006, he moved to Real Sociedad and made a name for himself. The summer of 2014 saw him get transferred to one of the biggest clubs in the world, FC Barcelona. After two trophy-laden seasons, Manchester City and Pep Guardiola came calling. Since then, he has been a part of the English club.
Bravo has distinguished himself on the international stage as he captained Chile to two successive Copa America triumphs in 2015 and 2016. In addition, he has garnered more than a hundred caps for his nation.
Position and Playing Style
Bravo plays as a goalkeeper for his club and country. A right-footed player, he has been a safe keeper with his reflexes and ball-playing abilities his biggest strength. His composure on the ball led to Manchester City signing him in the summer of 2016.