Full name Jose Parra Martinez 1947–1959 Espanyol Place of birth Blanes, Spain Name Jose Martinez | Playing position Role Football player Years Team Position Defender | |
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Date of birth (1925-08-28) 28 August 1925 (age 90) | ||
José Parra Martínez (28 August 1925 – 29 February 2016) was a Spanish footballer who played as a defender.
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Club career
Born in Blanes, Province of Girona, Catalonia, Parra's professional career was entirely spent with RCD Español in his native region. He signed with the club in 1947 from neighbouring Terrassa FC, going on to compete with the former in 12 La Liga seasons.
Parra scored his first and only league goal for the Pericos on 17 October 1948, in a 5–0 home win against Celta de Vigo. He retired in June 1960 at nearly 35, after a spell with Cartagena FC.
International career
Parra gained seven caps for Spain, during one year. His first came on 9 April 1950, in a 2–2 away draw to Portugal for the 1950 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Selected by manager Guillermo Eizaguirre for the finals in Brazil, Parra played five times during the tournament to help to a final fourth place.
Death
Parra died on 29 February 2016 in Terrassa, at the age of 90. He was the last survivor of the team that appeared in the 1950 World Cup.