Enrique Mas Mirandes (27 September 1906 – 15 February 1975) was a Spanish footballer who played as a defender for FC Barcelona[1] and RCD Espanyol.[2][3]
.JPG) Mas in 1928 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Enrique Mas Mirandes | ||
| Birth name | Enric Mas i Mirandes | ||
| Date of birth | 27 September 1906 | ||
| Place of birth | Palafrugell, Catalonia, Spain | ||
| Date of death | 15 February 1975 (aged 68) | ||
| Place of death | Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1924–1926 | FC Palafrugell | ||
| 1926–1932 | FC Barcelona | ||
| 1932–1935 | RCD Espanyol | ||
| International career | |||
| 1931–1934 | Catalonia | 4 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Playing career
editBorn on 27 September 1906 in Palafrugell, Mas began his career in his hometown club FC Palafrugell in 1924, at the age of 18, where he stood as a defender.[4] In 1926, he signed by FC Barcelona, making his debut on 24 September in a friendly match against WAC in Vienna.[4] He played for Barcelona for six seasons, in which he won the 1929, six championships of Catalonia, and the 1928 Copa del Rey,[1] which needed three games to decide the to decide the winners as the first two ended in draws, with Mas starting in all of them.[5]
In January 1933, Mas signed for RCD Espanyol where he stayed until 1934.[2][6] He became famous for what was called "the English jump", an acrobatic jump with which he pushed the ball away more forcefully.[4]
Death
editMas died on 15 February 1975, at the age of 68.[7]
Honours
editBarcelona
- La Liga:
- Champions (1): 1929
- Copa del Rey:
- Champions (1): 1928
- Campionat de Catalunya:
- Champions (5): 1926–27, 1927–28, 1929–30, 1930–31, 1931–32
References
edit- ^ a b "Enric Mas Mirandas (1926-1932) stats". players.fcbarcelona.com. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Enrique MAS Mirandes". periquito.cat (in Catalan). Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ "Mas, Enrique Mas Mirandas - Footballer". www.bdfutbol.com. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ a b c "Entrevista" [Interview]. hemeroteca.mundodeportivo.com (in Spanish). Mundo Deportivo. 13 November 1974. p. 15. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ "Spain - Cups 1928". RSSSF. 13 January 2000. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ "Mas se ha comprometido..." [Mas has committed...]. hemeroteca.mundodeportivo.com (in Spanish). Mundo Deportivo. 26 January 1933. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ "Ha fallecido Enrique Mas" [Enrique Mas has passed away]. hemeroteca.mundodeportivo.com (in Spanish). Mundo Deportivo. 16 February 1975. Retrieved 9 May 2024.