Biography
Who is Claudio Bravo?
Early life and real name
Claudio Bravo Andrés Bravo Muñoz was born in Loncoche, Chile, on April 13, 1983. His full legal name reflects his Chilean heritage.
Growing up in Chile, he developed a passion for association football early in life. His father noticed his talent and took him to the youth academy of Colo-Colo.
Club career highlights
Claudio began his professional career with Colo-Colo in 2002. He later moved to Spain to play for Real Sociedad in 2006, where he made 237 official appearances and won the Zamora Trophy.
In 2014, he transferred to Barcelona for a reported fee of €12 million. During his first season with the Catalan club, he won the treble and earned another Zamora Trophy for the best goals-against average.
He moved to English club Manchester City in 2016, winning multiple trophies including the EFL Cup. Later in his career, he played for Real Betis before announcing his retirement in 2024 at the age of 41.
International career
Claudio represented the Chile men's national football team across various age levels before making his senior debut in 2004 during the Copa América against Paraguay.
With 150 total appearances, he became the third-most capped player in the history of the Chile national team. He captained his country to victory at both the 2015 and 2016 editions of the Copa América.
He also represented his nation in multiple FIFA World Cups and a FIFA Confederations Cup, establishing himself as a key figure in Chilean football history.
Claudio's height and personal life
Claudio stands at a height of 184 cm. His physical stature as a goalkeeper aided him throughout his lengthy professional career in top European and South American leagues.
Outside of his matches on the pitch, he studied physical activity at the University of the Americas during his early playing days.
Birthday and age
Claudio Bravo was born on April 13, 1983, which makes Claudio 43 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Claudio shares the date with 30 other famous people.
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