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Ricardo Ismael Brandón Bogado (3 October 1946 – 17 November 2016) was an Uruguayan footballer who played for Liverpool Montevideo, Atlético Español, Veracruz, Toluca, Atlético Potosino, Atletas Campesinos and Oaxtepec as a centre-forward.

Brandón spent most of his career in Mexico, where he played during 12 seasons and scored 172 goals, making him the top Uruguayan scorer in Mexican football.

Early career
Ricardo Brandón was born in Quebracho in the Paysandú Department, Uruguay on 3 October 1946.

The footballer, also know as Caito, started his professional career playing for Liverpool Montevideo in 1968. Brandon would spend three seasons with the Negriazules.

Atlético Español (1971–1976)
Brandon would be part of the team that were runners-up to Cruz Azul in the 1973–74 season.

Veracruz (1976–1978)
In an unprecedented incident in Mexican football, Brandón played two matches for two different clubs in the same round: the Uruguayan played for Atlético Español on Thursday, February 26th, then was sold to CD Veracruz and debuted with the team on Monday, March 1st, both matches of the 18th round of the 1975–76 season.

Club

 * Atlético Español
 * CONCACAF Champions' Cup: 1975