José Parra Martínez (28 August 1925 – 29 February 2016) was a Spanish footballer who played as a defender.

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.

José Parra (footballer)

Parra scored his first and only league goal for the Pericos on 17 October 1948, in a 5–0 home win against RC Celta de Vigo. He retired in June 1960 at nearly 35, after a spell with Cartagena FC.

José Parra (footballer)

International career

Parra earned seven caps for Spain in one year. His first came on 9 April 1950, in a 2–2 away draw with Portugal for the 1950 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

José Parra (footballer)

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.

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1925 births

2016 deaths

People from Selva

Footballers from the Province of Girona

Spanish men's footballers

Men's association football defenders

La Liga players

Tercera División players

Terrassa FC footballers

RCD Espanyol footballers

Cartagena FC players

Spain men's B international footballers

Spain men's international footballers

1950 FIFA World Cup players

Catalonia men's international footballers