Bruno Braga Explained

Bruno Braga
Fullname:Bruno Manuel Araújo Braga[1]
Birth Date:17 June 1983
Birth Place:Massarelos, Portugal
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears1:1991–1995
Youthclubs1:Porto
Youthyears2:1995–2002
Youthclubs2:Salgueiros
Years1:2002–2004
Caps1:27
Goals1:0
Years2:2004–2006
Years3:2006–2008
Caps3:28
Goals3:12
Years4:2008–2010
Caps4:42
Goals4:5
Years5:2010–2014
Caps5:103
Goals5:13
Years6:2014
Caps6:13
Goals6:4
Years7:2015
Caps7:12
Goals7:1
Years8:2015–2017
Caps8:74
Goals8:14
Years9:2017–2019
Caps9:33
Goals9:0
Years10:2019–2020
Clubs10:Leixões
Caps10:15
Goals10:0
Years11:2020–2022
Caps11:40
Goals11:3
Totalcaps:387
Totalgoals:52

Bruno Manuel Araújo Braga (born 17 June 1983) is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Club career

Born in Massarelos, Porto District, Braga began his career with hometown's S.C. Salgueiros, being sparingly used over the course of two second division seasons. In 2004, as the club was in the midst of a severe financial crisis – which eventually led to its liquidation – he left and signed for F.C. Tirsense, going on to spend several years in the lower leagues; in 2006–07, he helped Leça F.C. promote to the third tier.[2]

In the summer of 2008, Braga moved straight into the Primeira Liga, joining Leixões SC.[2] He made his debut in the competition on 24 August by playing 20 minutes in a 1–3 home loss against C.D. Nacional,[3] and finished his debut campaign with 27 matches (22 starts) and five goals as the Matosinhos side finished in sixth position, narrowly missing out on qualification for the UEFA Europa League;[4] two of those came at the Estádio do Dragão in a 3–2 win over FC Porto,[5] as he won the SJPF Player of the Month award for October 2008.

Mainly due to injuries, Braga appeared less in 2009–10, and Leixões suffered relegation. He continued in the top flight, however, signing a one-year contract with Rio Ave FC.[6]

Honours

Leça

2006–07

Rio Ave

Aves

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bruno Braga. Mais Futebol. pt. 21 September 2021.
  2. News: Braga e o golo que é um grito dos jovens portugueses esquecidos. Braga and the goal that is a cry of the forgotten Portuguese youngsters. Diário de Notícias. António Pedro. Pereira. pt. 1 October 2008. 15 June 2022.
  3. News: Nacional resolve à bomba. Nacional take care of business rocket-style. Correio da Manhã. pt. 25 August 2008. 10 October 2018.
  4. News: Um sexto lugar e a segunda melhor classificação de sempre. Sixth place and second best-ever finish. Diário de Notícias. pt. 23 May 2009. 10 October 2018.
  5. Web site: Leixões vence FC Porto e sobe à liderança do campeonato. Leixões beat FC Porto and climb to first place in league. TSF. pt. 25 October 2008. 5 September 2017.
  6. News: Braga assina por uma época. Braga signs for one season. Record. pt. 23 June 2010. 21 September 2021.
  7. News: Aves ganha a Taça de Portugal graças a bis de Guedes. Aves win Portuguese Cup thanks to Guedes brace. O Jogo. pt. 20 May 2018. 20 May 2018.