23 Facts About Claudio Bravo

Claudio Andres Bravo Munoz is a Chilean professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for La Liga club Real Betis and captains the Chile national team.

Claudio Bravo is Chile's third-most capped player with 145 total appearances, behind only Alexis Sanchez and Gary Medel.

Claudio Bravo represented the nation in two World Cups, a FIFA Confederations Cup, and six Copa America tournaments.

Claudio Bravo captained his side to victory at the 2015 and 2016 editions of the latter competition.

Claudio Bravo's 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.

Claudio Bravo 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.

Claudio Bravo was the joint-recipient of the campaign's Zamora, alongside David Cobeno of Rayo Vallecano.

On 24 January 2010, Claudio Bravo was sent off for the first time in a loss to Elche CF at Anoeta Stadium, fouling Oscar Trejo in the ninth minute, from which Jorge Molina scored a penalty for the only goal of the game.

Claudio Bravo still featured in 25 matches to help his team finish champions and return to the top division, after three years.

Claudio Bravo was named as the goalkeeper in the La Liga Team of the Season as one of six Barcelona players, including three of his defenders.

Claudio Bravo won the Zamora for the best goals against average in the competition, conceding 19 times for an average of 0.51, just off the all-time record of 0.47 by Francisco Liano of Deportivo in 1994.

Claudio Bravo did not play again until the next edition of the tournament, when he saved from Giorginio Wijnaldum to win the penalty shootout against Liverpool, earning praise from Guardiola.

Claudio Bravo came on as a half-time substitute for the injured Ederson Moraes on 6 November 2019, in a Champions League group game at Atalanta.

Claudio Bravo was sent off in the 81st minute for a foul on Josip Ilicic, which meant that defender Kyle Walker had to come on as the goalkeeper for the final minutes.

Claudio Bravo made a late save from Bjorn Engels to preserve City's lead, pushing his header onto the post.

On 30 August 2020, Claudio Bravo signed an initial one-year deal with Spanish club Real Betis, with an option for a second year.

Claudio Bravo made his debut with the full side on 11 July 2004 against Paraguay in the 2004 Copa America, and retained his place for the rest of the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Claudio Bravo was again called for duty in the 2007 Copa America held in Venezuela, where he started all four games.

Claudio Bravo became team captain after Marcelo Salas announced his international retirement.

Claudio Bravo was the captain and played every minute as they won the 2015 Copa America on home soil, their first major international honour.

An authoritative presence in goal, Claudio Bravo is known for his agility, composure, and shot-stopping ability, as well as his reflexes and concentration; he is highly regarded for his control, distribution and skill with the ball at his feet.

Claudio Bravo has drawn praise in the media for his leadership and mental strength.

Claudio Bravo was regarded by several figures in the sport as one of the best goalkeepers in the world in his prime; however, he suffered a loss of form during his first season at Manchester City, which saw him lose his place in the starting line-up the following season.