Bruno Fernandes de Souza

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Bruno
Personal information
Full name Bruno Fernandes das Dores de Souza
Date of birth December 23, 1984 (1984-12-23) (age 23)
Place of birth    Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Playing position Goalkeeper
Club information
Current club Flamengo
Number 1
Youth clubs
2002 Tombense-MG
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
2002-2006
2006
2006-2007
2008-present		 Atlético-MG
Corinthians
→ Flamengo (loan)
Flamengo		 59 (0)
0 (0)
76 (0)
24 (1)   

1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only and
correct as of April 23, 2008.
* Appearances (Goals)

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.

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.

In 2006, Bruno was contracted 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.[1] 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.

At his new side, Bruno replaced incumbent Diego as first choice goalkeeper for a series of summer friendlies and delivered some impressive performances, cementing his starting position between the posts for 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.[2]

For a sum around € 3 million, Flamengo sealed a permanent deal with Bruno in 2008,[3] 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.

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With Flamengo:

[edit] References

  1. ^ Atlético-MG confirma venda de Bruno ao Corinthians
  2. ^ Camisa 1 do Flamengo na mira de clube espanhol
  3. ^ Fla anuncia acerto com Bruno

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1 Bruno • 2 Léo Moura • 3 Fabio Luciano • 4 Angelim • 5 Jônatas • 6 Juan • 7 Ibson • 9 Souza • 10 Renato Augusto • 11 Diego Tardelli • 13 Luizinho • 14 Jaílton • 15 Kléberson • 16 Cristian • 17 Maxi • 18 Obina • 20 Diego • 21 Toró • 22 Marcinho • 23 Leonardo • 24 Marcelo Lomba • 25 Thiago Sales • 27 Dininho • 31 Éder •  Rodrigo Arroz •  Rômulo •  Paulo Sérgio •  Erick Flores • Manager: Caio Jr.
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