Bray Wanderers signed Mexican defender David Alejandro Rojina Reyes in 2009.

What happened?

The team was struggling to avoid relegation when manager Eddie Gormley brought in Reyes. Chris Shields, now a Linfield star, recalls the new arrival: 'All of a sudden, there was just this Mexican fella, Alejandro, in the changing room.'

Why it matters for Bray Wanderers

Reyes' signing was a rare instance of a Mexican player joining the League of Ireland. His story is a tribute to one of the league's many forgotten men. The current team is looking to bounce back from recent losses, with their last result being Bray Wanderers 1-2 Waterford (2025-11-07).

What comes next?

As the team looks to the future, they can draw inspiration from their past experiences, including Reyes' time with the team. The recent form of the team has been 3W-0D-2L (LLWWW, most recent first), with a loss in their last two games. | Date | Result | | --- | --- | | 2025-11-07 | Bray Wanderers 1-2 Waterford | The team will look to turn their fortunes around and start winning again soon.