Bruno Fernandes de Souza

Football player infobox
playername = Bruno


fullname = Bruno Fernandes das Dores de Souza
height = height|m=1.90
nickname =
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1984|12|23
cityofbirth = Belo Horizonte
countryofbirth = Brazil
currentclub = Flamengo
position = Goalkeeper
clubnumber = 1
youthyears = 2001
2002
youthclubs = Tombense-MG
Atlético-MG
years = 2002-2006
2006
2006-2007
2008-
clubs = Atlético-MG
Corinthians
→ Flamengo (Loan)
Flamengo
caps(goals) = 59 (0)
0 (0)
68 (0)
44 (0)
nationalyears =
nationalteam =
nationalcaps(goals) =
pcupdate = October 4, 2008
ntupdate =

Bruno Fernandes das Dores de Souza (born December 23, 1984 in Belo Horizonte), known as Bruno, is a Brazilian football goalkeeper. He currently plays for Flamengo.

Career

Atlético Mineiro

Bruno played his first match at the professional level for Atlético-MG. He became known nationally after many brilliant matches for the club, at the time playing in the Série B.

Corinthians

In 2006, Bruno was signed by investment fund Media Sports Investments, which has been linked to various transactions with Atlético-MG; the deal was speculated to have been worth around € 2 million, plus 15% on a future deal. [ [http://esportes.terra.com.br/futebol/brasileiro2006/interna/0,,OI1090804-EI6568,00.html Atlético-MG confirma venda de Bruno ao Corinthians] ] He went on to sign a contract, until the end of the year, with Corinthians, then a partner of MSI. However, following manager Émerson Leão's continuous refusal to play Bruno over home-grown keeper Marcelo, Bruno became deeply unsatisfied. With no match played for Corinthians, he was loaned out to Flamengo.

Flamengo

At his new side, Bruno arrived in the same week Diego, first team goalkeeper at the time, suffered a injury. He instantly replaced incumbent Diego as first choice goalkeeper. He debuted in a match against Internacional and delivered some impressive performances, cementing his starting position between the posts for the rest of the season. In 2007, he became a fan favourite for his great showings, specially on penalties, by making three saves in the Rio de Janeiro State Championship 2007 finals against Botafogo, helping Flamengo become the champions. Throughout the year, it was speculated that Bruno would depart for Europe, with MSI wishing to cash-in on him, and the goalkeeper was linked with FC Barcelona. [ [http://www.correiolageano.com.br/htmNoticia.php?c=83&id=585 Camisa 1 do Flamengo na mira de clube espanhol] ]

For a sum around € 3 million, Flamengo sealed a permanent deal with Bruno in 2008, [ [http://globoesporte.globo.com/ESP/Noticia/Futebol/Flamengo/0,,MUL217441-4282,00.html Fla anuncia acerto com Bruno] ] with the player stating his desire to be with the "rubro-negro" for the foreseeable future. On April 23, Bruno scored his first professional goal, from a free kick, which led the way for a crucial 2-0 victory over Coronel Bolognesi in the Copa Libertadores.

Flamengo career statistics

:"(Correct as of October 4 2008)""according to combined sources on the [ [http://www.flamengo.com.br Flamengo official website] ] and [http://www.flaestatistica.com] ."

Honours

Club

*Flamengo
**Taça Guanabara: 2007, 2008
**Rio State League: 2007, 2008

Contract

*Flamengo 2nd January 2008 to 31st December 2012

References

External links

*en icon [http://www.sambafoot.co.uk/players/2306_Bruno.html sambafoot]
*pt icon [http://200.159.15.35/registro/registro.aspx?s=155391 CBF]
*pt icon [http://www.zerozero.pt/pt/jogador.php?id=5047&search=1 zerozero.pt]
*pt icon [http://placar.abril.com.br/flamengo/fichas/bruno.shtml placar]
*en icon [http://touchline.onthespot.co.uk/guardian/StatsCentre.asp?Lang=0&CTID=59&CPID=133&pStr=Player&PLID=185058&TEID=3311 Guardian Stats Centre]