Bruno Castanheira
 Bruno Castanheira defending against Baihakki Khaizan in a pre-season charity match against Johor Darul Ta'zim at Larkin Stadium on 11 January 2014. | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Bruno Junichi Suzuki Castanheira | ||
| Date of birth | 20 May 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Pará, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | F.C. Gifu | ||
| Number | TBA | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2003–2005 | Koka Municipal Junior High School TSUCHIYAMA | ||
| 2006–2008 | TSUCHIYAMA soccer Sports Boy Scouts | ||
| 2008–2009 | Gamba Osaka | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2009–2012 | Albirex Niigata | 0 | (0) |
| 2010 | → Machida Zelvia (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | → Albirex Niigata FC (Singapore) (loan) | 48 | (16) |
| 2013 | Albirex Niigata FC (Singapore) | 27 | (6) |
| 2014 | Home United | 25 | (8) |
| 2015 | Geylang International | 25 | (12) |
| 2016– | F.C. Gifu | ||
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. | |||
Bruno Junichi Suzuki Castanheira or commonly referred to as Bruno Castanheira (born 20 May 1990) is a Brazilian footballer, who is currently playing for F.C. Gifu. He also holds Japanese citizenship.
Born in Brazil, Castanheira was raised in Japan, his maternal family country.
Career
Castanheira was sent out on loan to the Japan Football League club F.C. Machida Zelvia before returning and being sent out on loan again, this time with S.League club Albirex Niigata Singapore FC on loan from the parent club in Japan. He made his debut in the 26 July 2010 clash against Balestier Khalsa, in the 1-1 draw.[1] He scored 3 goals in the 2011 Singapore League Cup including a double in the Quarter Final against Geylang United.[2]
In 2012, Bruno returned to parent club, Albirex Niigata. He played a couple of matches during pre-season and was given the squad number 27. However, he found first team opportunities hard to come by, only being named on the substitute's bench once.
He then signed for Albirex Niigata FC (Singapore) on a permanent basis for the 2013 S.League season upon expiration of his contract. The official announcement was made on 6 December 2012.
Albirex Niigata FC (Singapore) finished 2nd runners-up in the battle for 2nd place, after a 3-1 defeat to Home United at Bishan Stadium during their last match day of the season, which the White Swans needed nothing less than a victory against the Protectors. He made 32 appearances and scoring 7 goals in all competitions.
Castanheira signed in November 2013 for S.League rival Home United FC.[3]
Geylang International FC
On 23 December 2014, Bruno signed for Geylang International in the upcoming 2015 S.League campaign. He will be reunited with former Albirex Niigata FC (Singapore) team mates - Tatsuro Inui, Kento Fukuda and Yuki Ichikawa.
On 4 October 2015, Castanheira scored a hat-trick against Courts Young Lions. Hence, ending Geylang International FC nine-game winless streak.
Honours
- 2011: Champions
References
- ↑ "Balestier Khalsa 1 - 1 Albirex Niigata S". soccerway. 26 July 2010. Retrieved 17 November 2011.
- ↑ Po Hui, Ko (24 July 2011). "League Cup: Blunt Eagles squander early lead". S.League. Retrieved 17 November 2011.
- ↑ "Home United off to winning start in pre-season tour". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
External links
- Bruno Castanheira profile at Soccerway
- Albirex Niigata Profile
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