Eliseo Brown (29 October 1888 – ''unknown'') was an Argentine international footballer who played as a

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Early life

Brown was an Argentine of Scottish origin. Brown had four brothers who were also Argentine international players –

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and

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– as well as one cousin, Juan Domingo. Two other brothers –

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and Tomás – were also footballers.

Career

Brown played club football for

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, and international football for the Argentina national team. Brown was top-scorer in the Primera División in the 1906, 1907, 1908 and 1909 seasons. Brown played for the Argentina national team between 1906 and 1911, scoring 6 goals in 10 official appearances.

References

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